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Rev.  Howard  R.  Vaughan 

Founder  of  the  Vacation  Religious  Day  School 


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VACATION  DAY  SCHOOL  SERIES.    NORMAN  E.  RICHARDSON,  Editor 


The  Vacation  Religious 
Day  School 

TEACHER'S  MANUAL  OF  PRINCIPLES 
AND  PROGRAMS 


BY 

HAZEL  STRAIGHT  STAFFORD  < 


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THE  ABINGDON  PRESS 

NEW  YORK  CINCINNATI 


Copyright,  1920,  by 
HAZEL  STRAIGHT  STAFFORD 


TO  THE  REVEREND  H.  R.  VAUGHAN,  A  PIONEER  IN 
INTERDENOMINATIONAL  EDUCATIONAL  EFFORTS, 
WHO  HAS  GIVEN  SO  MAGNIFICENTLY  AND  UN- 
SELFISHLY OF  HIS  ABUNDANT  ENTHUSIASM  AND 
UNFAILING  ENERGY,  WITHOUT  WHICH  THE 
SCHOOL  COULD  NEVER  HAVE  TAKEN  ROOT  AND 
SPREAD,    THIS    LITTLE    VOLUME    IS    DEDICATED 


CONTENTS 

PAGB 

Editorial  Note 7 

Preface 9 

Vacation  Religious  Day  School  Program  and 
Curriculum 11 

How  TO  Establish  a  Vacation  Religious   Day 
School 17 

How   TO  Conduct   a    Vacation  Religious  Day 
School 24 

Grade  .1.    Books,  Materials,  and  Lesson  Out- 
lines       32 

Grade  II.    Books,  Materials,  and  Lesson  Out- 
lines       47 

Grade  III.    Books,  Materials,  and  Lesson  Out- 
lines       62 

Grade  IV.    Books,  Materials,  and  Lesson  Out- 
lines       78 

Grade  V.    Books,  Materials,  and  Lesson  Out- 
lines       88 

Grade  VI.    Books,  Materials,  and  Lesson  Out- 
lines       96 

Grade  VII.    Books,  Materials,  and  Lesson  Out- 
lines     108 

Grade  VIII.    Books,  Materials,  and  Lesson  Out- 
lines     118 


6 CONTENTS 

PACE 

Teaching  Suggestions  and  Lesson  Outlines  for 
High  School — Year  1 126 

Books,   Materials,   and    Lesson    Outlines    for 
High  School — Year  II 144 

Teaching  Suggestions  and  Lesson  Outlines  for 
High  School — Year  III 153 

Chart — Synthetic  Survey  of  Biblical  Material  157 


LIST  OF  ILLUSTRATIONS 
Rev.  Howard  R.  Vaughan frontiswbcb 

FACING  PAGE 

Story  Circle  in  Grade  1 33 

Socialized  Story  Telling,  Grade  II 48 

Fifth  Grade  at  Work 93 

Dramatization  of  "Deceiving  an  Old  Man" 104 


EDITORIAL  NOTE 

The  vacation  religious  day  school  has  passed  the  ex- 
perimental stage.  It  is  now  widely  recognized  as  a  very 
useful  institution.  It  can  be  adapted  to  the  needs  of 
all  types  of  communities.  The  concept  has  back  of  it 
twenty  years  of  practical  experience.  Its  technique 
has  been  developed  under  the  careful  study  of  leaders 
who  are  famiHar  with  the  philosophy  of  both  general 
education  and  reUgious  education.  The  publication  of 
a  volume  that  adequately  sets  forth  its  principles  and 
methods  is  not  only  justifiable,  it  has  come  to  be  a 
practical  necessity. 

Back  of  the  rapidly  increasing  popularity  of  the  idea 
of  the  daily  vacation  school  of  religion  are  the  convic- 
tions that — 

First:  The  Sunday  schools,  oecause  of  their  many 
limitations,  cannot  carry  the  full  responsibiHty  for  the 
religious  training  of  the  children  and  youth  of  America. 
In  addition  to  their  highly  important  work  there  will  be 
required  a  substantial  program  of  week-day  rehgious 
instruction. 

Second:  The  responsibility  for  this  week-day  rehgious 
instruction  cannot  rest  upon  the  pubhc  school  boards, 
but  it  does  rest  upon  the  churches  of  the  community. 

Third:  In  view  of  the  constitutional  provision  for  the 
separation  of  church  and  state  and  of  the  guarantee  of 
rehgious  freedom  to  all,  week-day  rehgious  instruction 
must  be  conducted,  necessarily,  upon  a  voluntary  basis 
and  without  the  use  of  pubhc  funds. 

Fourth:  The  purpose  of  vacation  religious  day  schools 
is  to  instruct  the  children  in  fundamental  rehgious  values 
common  to  all  denominations.  This  instruction  will  in 
no  way  interfere  with  the  work  of  the  Sunday  school, 
but,  rather,  will  strengthen  it. 

7 


8 EDITORIAL  NOTE 

Fifth:  If  religious  training  is  to  be  universal  for  our 
country,  it  must  be  organized  and  maintained  by  all  the 
churches  acting  together.  The  community  is  a  natural 
unit  in  our  national  life.  An  adequate  program  of 
religious  education  for  a  community  involves  many 
problems  which  can  be  solved  only  by  community 
cooperation. 

Sixth:  There  are  several  weeks  of  the  ordinary 
vacation  period  in  which  a  substantial  amount  of  time 
can  be  gleaned  after  the  rich  harvest  of  the  regular 
school  year.  If  properly  made  use  of,  the  time  thus 
taken  will  not  leave  with  the  children  the  inference 
that  they  are  being  robbed  of  a  part  of  their  rightful 
play  resources. 

Seventh:  The  program  of  the  vacation  session  of  the 
church  school  can  make  use  of  the  prevailing  play  spirit 
without  in  any  way  invaHdating  the  educational  effi- 
ciency of  the  work.  Play  is  not  incompatible  with 
childhood  religion. 

Mrs.  Hazel  Straight  Stafford,  whose  ten  years  of 
experience  with  the  Vacation  Religious  Day  School 
movement  are  reflected  in  this  manual,  has  taught  every 
grade  for  which  curricula  and  programs  are  provided. 
Her  many  practical  suggestions  are  consistent  with  the 
policies  which  have  been  formally  adopted  by  the  move- 
ment. After  having  graduated  from  the  University  of 
Wisconsin  as  an  honor  student,  Mrs.  Stafford  was 
awarded  a  Teaching  Fellowship.  She  has  had  three 
years*  experience  as  a  teacher  in  the  high  school.  The 
present  work  will  be  welcomed  with  enthusiasm  by  all 
who  are  interested  in  the  subject  of  the  vacation  reli- 
gious day  school. 

Norman  E.  Richardson. 


PREFACE 

The  institution  known  as  the  religious  day  school  grew 
slowly  with  much  experimentation  originated  fully 
twenty  years  ago  in  certain  pastor's  classes  held  in 
northwestern  Wisconsin,  conducted  by  the  Rev.  H.  R. 
Vaughan,  a  Congregational  minister,  then  located  at 
Elk  Mound. 

The  next  stage  in  development  was  the  founding  of 
the  picturesque  summer  Bible  schools  at  Elk  Mound, 
when  people  from  far  and  near  came  to  pitch  their 
tents  and  enjoy  an  outing  in  camp  while  they  acquired 
religious  education.  Rev.  Mr.  Vaughan  was  the  leading 
spirit  in  these  institutes  which  he  with  others  had  or- 
ganized for  the  purpose  of  giving  Sunday  school  teach- 
ers better  training,  an  idea  which  at  that  time  was  so 
advanced  that  it  was  judged  fanatical  by  many  on- 
lookers. The  Elk  Mound  Bible  schools  were  held  for 
eight  or  nine  years,  and  in  its  practice  classes  were 
worked  out  the  ground  principles  of  the  religious  day 
school  as  it  is  to-day. 

These  principles  were  based  wholly  on  practical  ap- 
plications of  educational  psychology.  Credit  must  be 
given  to  all  the  teachers  who  working  with  Dr.  William 
J.  Mutch,  of  Ripon  College,  principal  of  the  institute, 
and  Rev.  Mr.  Vaughan,  gave  of  their  knowledge  and 
energy  in  conducting  experiment  after  experiment  in  their 
search  for  the  best  methods  and  programs.  Series  of 
graded  Bible  and  mission  stories  were  arranged  for  use 
and  the  reproduced  story  method  of  teaching  became 
characteristic  of  the  school.  The  effectiveness  of  this 
pedagogy  soon  caused  the  evolution  of  the  children's 
department,  at  first  an  accessory,  into  the  main  work. 
Finally  the  teacher  training  department  disappeared. 


10 PREFACE 

The  third  step  was  the  dissolution  of  the  Elk  Mound 
school  and  the  planting  of  the  seed  of  its  choice  blos- 
som— an  effective  religious  day  school  for  children — in 
other  places.  This  was  a  difficult  work  since  the  prin- 
ciple of  interdenominational  cooperation  had  not  yet 
been  concluded  by  the  churches,  and  the  idea  of  weekday 
religious  instruction  was  deemed  unnecessary,  if  not 
heretical.  Undaunted  by  lack  of  funds,  indifference,  and 
opposition,  Rev.  Mr.  Vaughan  ''carried  on,"  upheld  by 
his  vision  and  enthusiasm. 

In  1908  the  first  fully  equipped  religious  day  school  in 
which  the  graded  children's  school  was  the  main  feature, 
was  held  at  Ripon,  Wisconsin.  After  this  date  the  period 
of  experimentation  was  passed  and  the  era  of  growth 
was  entered  upon.  Since  then  scores  of  successful 
schools  have  been  held. 

The  spread  of  the  school  has  been  hindered  only  by 
the  lack  of  getting  directions  and  information  regarding 
the  curriculum  and  method  into  new  places,  which  need 
this  manual  has  been  designed  to  fill.  The  manual  is 
not  a  textbook  for  the  pupils  but  a  compendium  of  prac- 
tical information  for  teachers,  superintendents,  and  local 
committees,  gleaned  from  many  schools  and  long  tested 
in  the  best  of  all  schools — experience. 

I  wish  to  extend  my  thankful  appreciation  to  the  Rev. 
H.  R.  Vaughan,  Dr.  William  Mutch,  Professor  Gordon, 
Miss  Marie  Leberman,  and  all  the  others  whose  advice, 
information,  and  experience  so  courteously  given  have 
made  possible  this  manual. 

Hazel  Straight  Stafford. 


PROGRAM  AND  CURRICULUM 


9:00-9:05 

9:  05-9: 15 

Grade  I 

9:  15-9: 20 

9:  20-9:40 

Record 
Attendance 

Devotional 
Exercises 
Song-Prayer 

Marching, 
Calisthenics, 
or  Games 

Bible  Story.    Baby, 
Sheep,  and  Children 
Series,  in  Mutch — 
Graded  Bible  Stories 

9:  40-10:  00 

10:  00-10:  05 

10: 05-10:  15 

10: 15-10:30 

Handwork 
Illustrating 
Bible  Story 

Indoor  Recess 

Song 

Mission  Work 
"Children  in  Mission 
Lands."      William   C. 
Griggs 

10:  30-10: 40 

10:  40-11:  20 

11:  20-11: 30 

11:  30-12: 00 

Recess 

General 
Assembly 

Dismissal  in 
Classroom 

Memory  Work 

(i)  The  First  Christmas — Luke  2.  8-18 

(2)  Good  Morning  Song 

(3)  Song,  "Can  a  Little  Child  Like  Me" 

(4)  Song,  "Away  in  a  Manger" 

(5)  Song,  "What  Can  Little  Hands  Do" 

(6)  Prayer,  "Father,  We  Thank  Thee  for  the  Night,"  or  another  if  desired 


Grade  II 


9:00-9:05 


9:05-9:  15 


9:  15-9: 20 


9:  20-9:  40 


Record 
Attendance 


Devotional 
Exercises 
Song-Prayer 


Marching, 
Calisthenics, 
or  Game 


Bible  Story.     Mutch — 
Graded  Bible  Stories, 
Good  People  and 
House  of  God  Series 


9:  40-10:  00       10:  00-10:  05      10:  05-10: 15       10:  15-10:  30 


10:  30-10:  40 


Handwork  or 
^  Drama- 
tization 


Rest  Period        Song 


Mission  Work 
"Little  Peo- 
ple of  Japan," 
or  "Mook, 
the  Story  of  a 
Chinese  Boy" 


Recess 


10:  40-11:  20 


11:  20-11: 30 


11:  30-12: 00 


General 
Assembly 


Dismissal  in 
Classroom 


Memory  Work 
(i)  Song,  "When 

Morning  Gilds  the 

Sky" 
The  Lord's  Prayer 
Song,  "I  Think 

When  I  Read  that 

Sweet  Story  of 

Old" 
Song,  "We  Praise 

Thee,  Lord" 
(5)  Psalm  23 


(2) 
(3) 


(4) 


II 


12 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 


Grade  III 

9: 00-9: 05 

9:  05-9: 

40 

9:  40-10; 

=  30 

Record 

Devotional  Exercises 

Bible  Work 

Attendance 

I.  Song 

I.  Bible  Story 

M  utch — Graded 

2.  Prayer 

2.  Notebook  Work 

Bible  Stories, 

3.  Scripture  Mem-        3.  Dramatization 

Kinsman  Series 

ory  Work 

id: 30-10:  40 

10:  40-11: 20 

11:  20-11: 30 

ii:  30-12:  00 

Recess 

General 

Memory 

Mission  Work 

Mejnory  Work 

Assembly 

Work 

"Five  Little 
Strangers." 
Julia  A. 
Schwartz. 

(i)  Psalms 
95  and  100 

(2)  Devotional 
Verse — 
"Love  God 
with  all 
your  soul 
and 
strength" 

(3)  Song, 
"Jewels" 

(4)  Assembly 
Hymns 

Grade  IV 

9:  00-9:  05 

9:  05-9: 10 

9:  10-10:  00 

10: 00-10: 05 

;      10: 05-10:  30 

Record 

Song 

Bible  Work 

Rest  Period 

I.  Memory- 

Attendance 

I. 

Story 

Calisthenics 

Work 

2. 

Notebook 
Work 

Meditation 
or 

2.  Song 

3- 

Dramatization 
Mutch — 
Graded  Bible 
Stories, 
Brothers 
and  Friend 
Series 

Song 

10: 30-10:  40 

10: 40-11:  20 

11:  20-12 

:  00 

Recess 

General 

Mission  Period              Memory  Work 

Assembly 

Dr.  Grenfell's 

;  Life       (i)  Song,  "Doxology" 

and  Work— 

(2)  Beatitudes 

"Adrift  on  an            (3)  Song,  "Brightly 

Ice  Pan,"  read                   Gleams  Our  Ban- 

aloud 

ner" 

(4)  Parable  of  the 

Good  Samaritan 

(5)  Assembly  Hymns 

VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 


13 


9:  00-9:  OS      9:  05-9:  15 

Grade  V 
9:  15-10:  00 

10:  00-10:  05 

Record             Song 
Attendance 

Bible  Work 

1.  Story                           Mutch — 

2.  Notebook  Work        Graded 

3.  Dramatization           Bible 

Stories 
Hero  Tales 

Rest  Period 

1.  Calisthenics 

2.  Meditation  or 
3-  Song 

10:05-10:30     10:30-10: 

40    10:40-11:20     11:20-12:00 

Memory 

Recess 

General            Mission  Work 

Memory  Work 

Work 

Assembly 

'The  Story 
of  John  G. 
Paton,"  by 
Rev.  James 
Paton. 

(1)  Song,  "Work, 
for  the  Night 
is  Coming" 

(2)  Ten  Command- 
ments 

(3)  Song,  "Onward, 
Christian    Sol- 
diers!" 

(4)  Song.  "Holy, 
Holy,  Holy" 

(5)  Books  of  the 
Old  Testament 

Grade  VI 

9:00-9: 

OS 

9- 

05-9 : SO 

9:50-9 

:  55       9: 55-10: IS 

Record 

Bible  Work 

1.  Marching     Memory 

Attendance 

I.  Story 

Mutch- 

2.  Calls 

Work 

2.  Notebook  Work        Graded 

thenics 

3.  Dramatization          Bible 

Stories, 

"The  Pa- 

triarchs' 

' 

10: 15-10 

:  20 

10: 20-10:30 

10:30-10:40    10:40-11:20 

11:  20-12:  00 

Song 

Drill  in  find- 

Recess               General 

Mission  Work 

ing  books 

Assembly 

"Life  of  Living- 

of Bible 

stone"  or 
"Heroes  of  Mod- 
ern Missions," 
by  Chipman 

Memory  Work 

(i)  Books  of  New  Testament 

(2)  Paul's  Song  of  Love — i  Corinthians  13 

(3)  Assembly  Hymns 

(4)  Value  of  the  Bible — 2  Timothy  3.  16,  17 


14 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 


Grade  VII 

9:  00-9:  OS 

9:  05-9: IS 

9:  15-10:  00 

10:  00-10:  OS 

Record 

Memory- 

Bible  Work 

Rest  Period 

Attendance 

Work 

I. 

Story                           Mutch — 

1.  Calis- 

2. 

Notebook  Work        Graded 

thenics 

3. 

Dramatization          Bible 

Stories, 
"Great 
Leaders" 

2.  Meditation 

10:  05-10: 30 


10:  30-10:  40 


10:  40-11:  20 


11:  20-12:  00 


Mission  Work 
"Up  from  Slavery," 
by  Booker  T.  Wash- 
ingrton 


Recess 


General 
Assembly 


Stories  from  Church 
History 


Memory  Work 

(i)  Paxil's  Oration — Acts  17.  23-32 

(2)  Assembly  Hymns 

(3)  Thorough  Review  of  Memory  Work  from  Other  Grades 


Grade  VIII 

9:  00-9:  OS 

9:  0S-9: IS 

9:  is-io:  00 

10:  00-10:  05 

Record 
Attendance 

Memory 
Work 

Bible  Work 

1.  Story                         Mutch — 

2.  Notebook  Work      Graded 

Bible 
Stories, 
"Life  of 
Christ" 

Rest  Period 

10:05-10:30  10:30-10:40    10:40-11:20    11:20-12:00 

Mission  Recess                 General             Stories  from  Memory  Work 

Work                                      Assembly          Church  (i)  Isaiah  53 

Mountain-                                                             History  (2)  Assembly 

eers  of  the  Hymns 

South  (3)  Review  Mem- 
ory Work 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 


15 


High  School — Year  I 
9:05-9:35       9:35-9:40  9:40-10:10        10:10-10:12 


9:  00-9:  OS 


Record 

Life  and 

Calisth«zucs 

"Growth  of  Chris- 

Attendance 

Work  of 

tian  Church," 

Jesus 

Nichols,  Ancient 
and  Mediaeval 
Period 

Relajcation 


10: 12-10: 30 


10: 30-10: 40 


10: 40-11:  20 


11:  20-12:  00 


Bible  Reading 
Narrative 
Literature 


Recess 


General 
Assembly 


"Heroes  of  To-day," 
"Heroines  of  To-day,' 
by  Mary  Parkman 


Memory  Work 

(i)  Ten  Sayings  of  a  Great  Teacher. 
(2)  Assembly  Hymns 


(See  Lesson  12— Year  I,  H.  S.) 


9:00-9:05 


High  School — Year  II 
9:05-9:35  9:35-9:40         9:40-10:10        10:10-10:12 


Record 
Attend- 
ance 


'Story  of  the 
New  Testa- 
ment," by 
Goodspeed 


Calisthenics 


"Growth  of 
Christian 
Church,"  by 
Nichols,  Mod- 
em Period 


Relaxation 


10:  12-10: 30 


10:  30-10:  40 


10:  40-11:  20 


11:  20-12: 00 


Bible  Reading 
'Biblical  Mas- 
terpieces," 
Moulton 


Recess 


General  "Heroes  of  Missionary 

Assembly  Enterprise,"  Chipman, 

"Women  Workers  in 
the  Orient,"  by 
Margaret  Burton 


Memory  Work 

There  is  no  memory  work  for  High  School — Year  II  or  III. 


9:  00-9:  OS 


High  School — Year  III 
9:  05-10:  00 


10: 00-10:05 


Record  Hebrew  Prophets 

Attendance  Textbook — "Hebrew  Prophets,"  Georgia 

Louise  Chamberlain 


10: 05-10: 30 


10: 30-10:  40 


10:  40-11: 20 


Calisthenics 


11:  20-12: 00 


Missions 
Christian 
Americanization 


Recess 


General 
Assembly 


Synthetic  Study  of 
the  Scriptures 


i6  VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

Memory  Work 

Additional  Memory  Work  ^  for  Graded  or  High  School — suggested  by  the  Com- 
mission on  the  Definition  of  a  Unit  of  Bible  Study  Council  of  Church 
Boards  of  Education  which  may  be  used  in  country  schools  when 
more  memory  work  is  necessary  to  relieve  teacher 

True  ReHgion — Micah  6.  8;  Isaiah  58.  5-9 

Two  Ways  of  Thinking — Psalm  i 

The  Psalmist's  Decalogue — Psalm  15 

God's  Message  Through  His  Works  and  V/ord — Psalm  19 

The  Goodness  of  God — Psalm  103 

God's  Rule  on  Earth — Isaiah  2.  1-4 

Right  Thinking — Philemon  4-8 

Two  Great  Commandments — Deuteronomy  6.  4,  5 

Two  Great  Proverbs — see  Lesson  15,  Year  II,  H.  S. 

'Permission  of  Coimcil  of  Church  Boards  of  Education. 


HOW  TO  ESTABLISH  A  VACATION  RELIGIOUS 

DAY  SCHOOL. 

Every  community  should  and  can  have  a  vacation 
rehgious  day  school.  It  should  have  one  in  order  that 
the  work  of  the  Sunday  school  may  be  supplemented 
and  the  religious  education  of  our  youth,  at  present  uni- 
versally inadequate,  be  enlarged  and  conducted  accord- 
ing to  the  best  educational  methods.  A  vacation  religious 
day  school  of  three  weeks,  for  three  hours  a  day,  is  equal/ 
in  point  of  time  alone  to  a  year  and  a  half  of  ordinary  Sun- 
day school  instruction.  Conducted  as  it  is  by  trained 
teachers  for  several  consecutive  hours  each  day,  the  re- 
sults accomplished  even  in  so  short  a  time  are  remarkable. 
Such  a  school  does  not  claim  to  be  the  panacea  for  all 
religious  ills,  neither  the  last  word  in  religious  educa- 
tion, but  it  does  claim  to  provide  a  sane  solution  for 
some  of  the  problems  and  to  furnish  a  happy  efficient 
center  for  training  and  developing  the  religious  life  of 
the  young. 

The  machinery  for  a  vacation  religious  day  school  is 
simple  and  is  easily  set  in  motion.  The  majority  of  such 
schools  already  in  existence  have  had  their  origin  in  the 
efforts  of  a  single  interested,  enthusiastic  individual. 
A  match  properly  placed  and  ignited  may  start  a  large 
conflagration.  Usually  this  individual  has  set  aflame 
with  interest  first  his  own  church,  often  in  spite  of  the 
damp  indifference  to  religious  education  and  church 
cooperation  which  prevailed  a  few  years  ago. 

If  it  is  a  community  where  there  is  no  Church  Feder- 
ation Committee  through  which  to  work  directly,  this 
interested  church  invites  the  Sunday  workers  of  all  the 
other  churches  to  a  supper  where  the  plan  of  the  school 
is  presented  and  discussed.    If  possible  a  worker  from  an 

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established  school  should  be  present  to  explain  the  plan 
and  answer  questions.  Definite  action  either  for  or 
against  the  plan  should  be  secured  at  this  meeting.  If 
it  is  decided  to  estabHsh  a  school,  an  Executive  Commit- 
tee from  the  cooperating  churches  should  be  established 
consisting  of  (i)  general  chairman,  (2)  chairman  of 
curriculum  and  teachers,  (3)  chairman  of  equipment, 
(4)  chairman  of  publicity,  (5)  chairman  of  finance  and 
(6)  chairman  of  a  house-to-house  canvass.  If  there  is 
a  Church  Federation  Committee  in  the  community,  it 
should  appoint  and  back  up  the  above  named  chairmen. 

The  general  chairman  is  the  presiding  and  centralizing 
officer,  reporting  and  responsible  to  either  the  Church 
Federation  Committee  or  the  body  giving  power  to  the 
committee.  He  should  see  that  each  chairman  renders 
an  accurate  and  full  report.  These  reports  should  be 
kept  on  file. 

The  chairman  on  teachers  should  first  attend  to  the 
selection  of  the  superintendent  for  the  school.  This 
person  has  an  important  function  and  should  be  carefully 
chosen.  Such  an  officer  must  possess  a  strong,  pleasing 
personality,  knowing  how  to  direct  teachers  and  to 
appeal  to  children. 

After  the  superintendent  has  been  elected  by  the 
proper  body,  the  chairman  on  teachers  should  consult 
with  the  superintendent  as  to  the  teaching  stafli.  Only 
those  possessing  actual  teaching  experience  and  accept- 
able according  to  public  school  standards  should  be 
considered.  Of  these  choose  only  those  who  have  been 
successful  teachers  and  are  of  Christian  character. 
Teaching  experience  in  the  Sunday  schools  is  not  neces- 
sary. Often  married  women  who  were  formerly  teachers 
will  consent  to  teach  for  a  half  day,  three-week  period. 
A  weekly  salary  is  paid,  usually  ten  to  fifteen  dollars  a 
week  for  teachers,  fifteen  to  twenty-five  dollars  for  a 
superintendent.  The  teachers  are  elected  by  the  same 
body  electing  the  superintendent. 


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The  chairman  of  publicity  should  be  "a  live  wire." 
A  publicity  program  should  be  launched  at  least  two 
months  before  the  school  starts.  This  takes  a  variety 
of  forms,  the  object  in  all  being  to  spread  the  informa- 
tion about  the  school  which  will  create  interest  and 
bring  scholars.  The  chairman  should  address  the  teachers 
in  each  cooperating  church  and  see  that  each  class  is 
reached  through  its  teacher.  The  teacher  should  be 
instructed  to  give  her  pupils  definite  information  about 
the  work  they  themselves  will  have  rather  than  general 
ideas  about  the  school,  always  ending  with  several  good 
reasons,  suited  to  the  age  of  the  class,  why  they  should 
attend.  Prospective  pupils  should  sign  cards  signifying 
their  intention  to  attend. 

At  times  when  the  Sunday  school  meets  in  general 
assembly  attractive  announcements  about  the  day  school 
should  be  given:  news  of  other  schools;  a  statement  of 
the  proportion  of  the  enrollment  which  attended  the 
year  before,  often  shaming  the  school  to  better  results; 
advertising  of  special  features,  such  as  dramatization 
and  a  popular  musical  director,  models  of  temples,  houses, 
tents,  etc.,  which  will  be  used.  All  these  tend  to  arouse 
interest  in  the  pupils.  The  pubHcity  should  not  end 
here  by  any  means. 

Parents  should  be  reached  in  church  and  women's 
meetings  of  various  sorts  and  educated  to  their  respon- 
sibility in  sending  their  children  to  the  school.  A  gen- 
eral idea  of  curriculum,  management,  and  value  of  the 
school  should  be  given,  above  all  urging  that  attend- 
ance not  be  left  to  the  whim  of  the  child.  The  last  two 
weeks  the  newspaper  should  be  used  to  reach  a  larger 
public. 

The  chairman  of  equipment  should  read  the  manual, 
carefully  listing  the  equipment  necessary.  Each  class 
needs  a  separate  room,  work  tables,  a  good-sized  black- 
board, and  suitable  maps  in  addition  to  the  special 
books  and  materials  for  each  grade.    The  cooperating 


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churches  usually  pool  their  resources  for  the  session  of 
the  school,  the  chairman  taking  the  responsibility  of 
returning  borrowed  equipment  to  its  proper  place. 
Many  of  the  books  Usted  in  the  manual  can  be  borrowed 
from  the  public  library,  but  as  soon  as  possible  they 
should  become  a  permanent  possession  of  the  rehgious 
day  school.  The  models  suggested  in  the  manual  can 
be  dispensed  with  the  first  year  when  expense  for  neces- 
sary books  is  extraordinary.  As  soon  as  finances  permit, 
the  models  should  be  added,  for  the  interest  and  under- 
standing created  by  them  more  than  make  up  for  the 
cost.  Furthermore,  this  school  should  aim  to  be  an 
example  to  the  Sunday  schools  in  equipment,  and  hesi- 
tate at  no  expense  which  brings  results.  Pictures  for 
notebooks  and  textbooks  for  teachers  should  be  ordered 
in  plenty  of  time. 

A  permanent  store-room  for  the  religious  day  school 
equipment  should  be  donated  by  one  of  the  churches. 
This  closet  should  be  equipped  with  shelves  and  lock 
and  key,  the  contents  being  carefully  listed  and  looked 
after  by  the  chairman.  This  chairman  also  must 
recommend  to  the  committee  the  church  to  be  used  to 
house  the  school.  Rarely  does  one  church  provide 
enough  separate  classrooms  to  accommodate  the  school. 
In  almost  all  communities  two  or  three  churches,  depend- 
ing on  location  and  necessity,  are  used  for  class  work, 
the  auditorium  for  general  assembly  being  in  the  church 
providing  the  most  classrooms. 

The  best  financial  plan  is  to  divide  the  estimated 
expense  among  the  cooperating  churches  in  proportion 
to  the  size  and  wealth  of  the  church.  This  expense  is 
included  in  the  yearly  budgets  of  the  churches.  It  is  a 
strange  church  that  will  refuse  to  give  support  to  the 
religious  education  of  the  youth  of  the  commimity. 

Where  the  budget  system  has  been  adopted  the  duties 
of  the  chairman  on  finance,  reduced  to  the  minimum,  are 
collecting  the  amounts  from  the  churches,  writing  out 


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checks  for  the  teachers  and  equipment,  and  keeping 
accounts.  Where  the  budget  system  has  not  been 
adopted  the  chairman  and  helpers  must  see  that  the 
money  is  raised  from  personal  and  church  gifts.  Some- 
times a  small  fee  is  collected  from  the  pupils.  This  has 
a  tendency  to  keep  the  poorer  children  away  and  should 
not  be  resorted  to  if  avoidable. 

A  house-to-house  canvass  is  an  arduous  but  very  well- 
worth-while  undertaking.  The  chairman  should  have 
a  large  enough  committee  drawn  from  all  the  churches, 
so  that  there  are  several  workers  for  each  ward.  The 
workers  should  be  assigned  to  their  resident  wards,  and 
be  supplied,  if  possible,  with  printed  matter  about  the 
school.  The  worker  will  avoid  trouble  and  criticism 
if  she  asks  at  the  door  of  the  home  visited  whether  the 
family  is  Catholic  or  Protestant.  If  the  former,  pass  on, 
for  no  proselyting  is  desirable.  This  canvass  is  not 
effective  unless  the  visitors  are  enthusiastic  and  in- 
telligent about  the  school;  so  the  first  problem  of  the 
chairman  is  to  educate  her  committee  carefully  as  to 
curriculum,  object,  and  value  of  the  school. 

The  Branch  and  Country  School 

Some  communities  are  so  large  or  so  situated  that  a 
branch  school  is  necessary.  Branch  schools  usually 
provide  only  for  the  lower  grades,  the  pupils  of  the  upper 
grades  and  high  school  coming  to  the  central  school  for 
their  work.  A  branch  school  should  be  under  the 
direction  of  the  superintendent  of  the  central  school, 
using  the  same  curriculum  and  methods.  On  the  gen- 
eral demonstration  morning  for  the  public  it  is  well  to 
call  in  the  branch  schools  to  take  part  and  feel  its  con- 
nection with  the  school  as  a  whole.  Where  the  branch 
school  has  too  small  an  attendance  to  have  each  grade 
separate,  the  first  and  second  grades  may  be  combined 
under  one  teacher,  the  third  and  fourth  and  so  on.  When 
grades  are  combined,  use  the  lesson  plans  for  one  grade 


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one  year,  the  other  plans  for  another,  and  be  certain  the 
change  is  made  so  that  no  duplication  of  work  even  for 
one  pupil  results.  In  some  branch  schools  where  there 
is  only  one  teacher  for  all  the  work,  the  younger  grades 
come  from  eight  to  ten  o'clock,  the  older  grades  from 
nine  forty-five  to  twelve,  the  overlapping  fifteen  minutes 
being  the  general  assembly  period  which  is  the  clos- 
ing exercise  for  one  set,  the  opening  exercise  for  the 
other. 

The  problems  of  a  branch  and  country  school  are 
similar.  In  each  there  almost  always  must  be  a  combi- 
nation of  grades.  The  country  school  program,  however, 
must  provide  for  all  grades.  The  country  school 
teacher  should  have  an  assistant,  even  one  who  is  young 
and  inexperienced,  if  no  one  more  capable  is  available. 
Often  a  high  school  pupil  can  be  trained  to  give  inval- 
uable help  in  aiding  with  the  younger  ones,  particularly 
in  supervising  the  handwork.  In  the  country  school 
the  notebook  work,  memory  work,  and  dramatizations 
in  the  upper  grades  have  to  be  accomplished  by  the 
pupils  alone  while  the  teacher  is  hearing  other  classes. 
More  textbook  work  and  less  of  the  oral  method  has  to 
be  used.  Such  text-books  as  Nichols,  Growth  of  the 
Christian  Church,  Goodspeed's  Story  of  the  New  Testa- 
menty  and  the  mission  books  can  be  put  into  the  hands  of 
the  pupils  and  answers  to  questions  or  problems  put  on 
the  board  by  the  teacher,  worked  out  by  the  pupils, 
and  later  discussed  with  the  teacher.  Some  of  the  very 
best  work  has  been  done  by  country  religious  day  schools 
with  only  one  teacher  and  possibly  an  assistant. 

General  directions  in  the  manual  can  be  followed, 
but,  of  course,  the  daily  program  must  be  planned  by 
the  country  or  branch  school  teacher  to  suit  her  needs. 

The  country  school  teacher  may  find  it  easier  to  have 
the  younger  grades  assemble  in  the  morning,  the  older 
in  the  afternoon. 

Most  schools  have  found  that  the  best  attendance 


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is  secured  when  the  vacation  school  follows  immediately 
the  closing  of  the  public  schools  rather  than  to  wait  until 
mid  or  late  summer,  when  many  of  the  pupils  have 
scattered  to  summer  pursuits  and  nonschool  habits  have 
been  formed. 


HOW  TO  CONDUCT  A  VACATION  RELI- 
GIOUS DAY  SCHOOL 

An  energetic  interdenominational  committee  faith- 
fully and  enthusiastically  advertising  the  school  is 
undoubtedly  a  very  important  factor  in  establishing  a 
successful  vacation  religious  day  school.  Without  this 
efficient  preliminary  work  a  superintendent,  no  matter 
how  able,  has  an  uphill  job.  With  an  efficient  committee 
backing  the  work  and  the  cooperation  on  the  part  of  the 
churches  secured  it  is  "up  to"  the  superintendent  to 
make  the  school  a  success.  No  amount  of  preliminary 
work  can  make  up  for  a  poor  superintendent.  From 
the  opening  moment  of  the  school  the  burden  is  relayed 
to  the  superintendent.  No  committee  can  carry  the 
responsibihty  beyond  that  point.  In  her  hands  rests 
the  power  for  success  or  the  reasons  for  the  failure  of 
the  school. 

The  first  duty  of  the  superintendent  is  to  realize  that 
the  atmosphere  of  the  school  is  created  by  her  attitude 
and  personality.  With  this  realization  should  come  a 
clear  picturing  of  the  sort  of  the  school  she  wishes  to 
create  and  a  definite  working  program  for  herself  and 
teachers.  A  hazy-minded  executive  with  no  definite 
goal  can  have  only  partial  success. 

Generally  speaking  the  ideal  school  is  a  workshop 
properly  equipped,  in  which  happy  children  are  learning 
valuable  moral  lessons  from  the  Scriptures  and  other 
life  narratives  in  an  atmosphere  electric  with  interest. 
A  superimposed  discipline,  born  of  force  and  resulting 
in  a  dead  sort  of  order  and  quiet,  has  no  place  in  this 
school.  The  goal  of  the  school  should  be  the  molding 
of  intelligent  Christian  citizens  with  the  desire  and 
power  to  practice  the  truths  which  are  being  taught. 

Proper  equipment  is  essential.     Before  calling  a  meet- 

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ing  of  the  teaching  force  the  superintendent  should  make 
an  accurate  inventory  of  available  maps,  tables,  black- 
boards, classrooms,  models  for  illustrative  purposes, 
scissors,  paper,  pictures,  and  all  the  materials  listed  in 
the  manual.  She  should  know  what  each  teacher  needs 
and  can  have.  At  least  a  week  before  school  opens  the 
teachers  should  be  called  together  and  to  each  assigned 
her  room  and  equipment.  Methods  of  enrollment  and 
records  should  be  discussed. 

After  these  details  have  been  fully  attended  to  the 
superintendent  should  inspire  her  teachers  with  enthu- 
siasm for  what  they  are  to  undertake.  Emphasize  the 
teacher's  responsibility  in  making  the  school  successful, 
for,  after  all  is  said  and  done,  the  teacher  makes  the 
direct  connection  with  the  pupils,  and  this  link  is  either 
strong  or  weak  depending  on  the  personality  of  the 
teacher.  Excellent  equipment  is  utterly  eclipsed  by 
poor  teaching.  Impress  upon  the  teacher  the  fact  that 
classes  are  not  born  manageable  or  unmanageable, 
interested  or  uninterested;  they  are  merely  a  reflection 
of  the  teacher's  interest  and  knowledge.  An  interested, 
enthusiastic,  well-prepared  teacher  is  sure  of  success. 

Since  the  oral  method  of  teaching  is  used  in  this  school 
from  the  kindergarten  through  high  school,  the  super- 
intendent would  do  well  to  demonstrate  the  method, 
using  several  children  to  make  the  points  clear. 

Instruct  the  teachers  to  be  prepared  to  teach  full 
lessons  on  the  very  first  day,  so  that  no  time  may  be  lost. 

It  is  important  that  the  school  assemble  promptly  on 
the  hour  designated  for  opening  from  the  very  first  day. 
Waiting  for  more  children,  or  for  any  reason,  is  a  step 
on  the  path  to  failure.  The  atmosphere  of  work  is 
created  by  promptness.  The  children  should  assemble 
in  the  room  to  be  used  as  auditorium,  and  after  being 
greeted  warmly  by  the  superintendent  should  be  quietly 
and  quickly  sorted  into  grades  somewhat  in  this 
fashion; 


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"Will  those  who  will  be  in  first  grade  in  the  public 
school  next  fall  rise  and  come  forward? 

"Children,  this  is  Miss ,  your  teacher;  your  place 

in  the  auditorium  will  always  be  these  first  three  rows; 
your  classroom  is  the  first  one  on  the  right.  You  may 
take  your  places  in  the  auditorium  now." 

Proceed  in  this  way  with  all  the  classes.  Allow  no 
uproar  or  disorder  at  any  time,  reminding  the  children 
they  are  assembled  in  God's  house  and  that  reverence 
and  order  are  his  due. 

When  all  the  children  have  been  graded,  have  them 
march  to  music  to  their  classrooms,  teachers  leading  the 
way.  Waste  no  time,  expect  work  from  the  start  and 
the  school  will  immediately  reflect  that  attitude. 

The  daily  general  assembly  period  is  the  time  when 
one  of  the  important  functions  of  the  school,  to  teach 
the  children  to  worship,  is  carried  out.  The  spirit  of 
this  period  is  controlled  by  the  superintendent,  who 
j)resides  but  does  not  monopoHze  the  time.  To  make 
this  period  successful  two  things  are  essential;  first,  the 
cooperation  of  the  children;  second,  instruction  and 
inspiration  administered  through  the  medium  of  the 
music  and  talks  on  vital  subjects  only  by  people  who 
know  how  to  reach  children. 

Cooperation  of  the  children  is  secured  in  the  singing, 
prayer  exercises,  and  in  having  them  contribute  daily 
to  the  program  Bible  stories,  memory  work,  mission 
tales,  dramatizations,  etc.  The  classes  take  turns  in 
this,  each  choosing  one  to  represent  them.  This  work 
is  of  fourfold  value:  first,  in  training  the  child  to  act; 
second,  in  adding  interest  to  the  program — children 
are  intensely  interested  in  what  each  other  can  do; 
third,  in  spurring  the  teacher  to  put  forth  her  best  efforts 
so  that  her  pupils'  work  may  compare  favorably  with 
others;  fourth,  to  give  a  visitor  a  chance  to  see  the  work 
accomplished  by  the  school. 

If  there  is  a  trained  director  of  music,  portions  of 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      27 

oratorios  and  other  choice  bits  from  sacred  music  may  be 
given,  in  addition  to  the  hymns.  If  the  superintendent 
must  conduct  the  music  unaided,  it  is  better  to  attempt 
nothing  but  hymns,  being  very  careful  that  the  choice 
is  confined  to  those  worthy  of  being  memorized  and 
enjoyed  by  the  children.  Interest  is  added  if  the  story 
of  the  hymn  and  something  about  the  author  is  first 
given.  A  processional  and  recessional  are  very  effective 
in  securing  a  worshipful  atmosphere  and  can  be  used  even 
though  there  is  no  music  director.  An  effective  proces- 
sional is  "Holy,  Holy,  Holy  Lord  God  Almighty,'*  the 
children  marching  in  with  slow,  measured  tread  and 
slight  swaying  of  bodies,  standing  in  their  places  in  the 
auditorium  until  all  are  assembled  and  a  chord  given  to 
sit.  "Onward,  Christian  Soldiers"  can  be  used  to 
march  out  by. 

The  short  ten-minute  talk  by  an  outsider,  pastor, 
superintendent,  or  gifted  layman,  should  be  assigned  by 
the  superintendent,  so  that  the  maximum  amount  of 
instruction  may  be  given  in  the  minimum  time.  The 
talks  should  be  simple,  presenting  essential,  under- 
standable facts  on  the  subject.  Some  suggestions  for 
talks  are: 

"Christian  Conduct  in  the  Home,  in  the  Church,  in 
the  School.'' 

"Value  of  Obedience." 

"Meaning  of  Prayer." 

"How  to  Help  Bring  the  Kingdom  of  God  to  Earth." 

"Why  We  Should  Read  and  Study  the  Bible." 

"How  to  Avoid  Personal  Sickness  and  Community 
Epidemics"  (a  Christian  doctor  should  be  asked  to  give 
this). 

"Causes  of  Poverty." 

"What  is  True  Religion?"  (Micah  6.  8;  Isaiah  58. 
5-9;  Deut.  6.  4,  5;  Lev.  19.  18.) 

"The  Importance  of  Missions." 

During  the  last  week  of  school  the  superintendent 


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should  plan  for  a  demonstration  morning  when  invitations 
are  sent  out  to  the  public  through  the  newspapers  and 
pupils  and  to  parents  through  printed  sUps.  Each  class 
should  give  a  sample  of  work  accomplished,  the  school 
should  display  its  best  music,  and  the  superintendent 
should  set  forth  in  a  short  talk,  the  purposes  and  values 
of  the  school.  Such  a  morning  as  this  helps  to  advertise 
and  perpetuate  the  schools.  It  is  always  enjoyed  in 
anticipation  and  realization  by  the  pupils  and  gives  a 
pleasant  closing  memory. 

A  very  important  function  of  the  superintendent  is  to 
supervise  the  teaching  in  the  right  spirit.  Criticism 
always  should  be  constructive  and  never  given  in  a 
"bossy,"  tactless  way.  There  is  always  something  to 
be  commended  in  each  one's  work,  and  this  should  be 
told  first,  the  suggested  criticism  last.  An  admirable 
esprit  de  corps  can  be  secured  only  in  this  fashion.  The 
good  of  the  school  is  the  objective  and  should  be  sought 
after  by  superintendent  and  teachers  alike.  Both  should 
be  willing  to  sacrifice  petty  opinions  to  secure  it. 

Each  morning  before  recess  the  superintendent  should 
visit  each  class  to  get  attendance  reports.  This  is  very 
necessary  to  keep  the  school  up  to  the  mark,  the  children 
feeling  that  a  vital  interest  is  taken  in  them.  The 
superintendent  should  telephone  absentees. 

Suggested  Program  for  General  Assembly 
Period 

Singing.  (Processional  ending  in  Doxology  if  desired.) 
Quiet.  (If  room  is  not  perfectly  quiet  for  worship,  let 
superintendent  remind  children  of  their  being  in  God's 
house.  Holding  a  watch  to  ear  to  see  if  tick  can  be 
heard  is  an  effective  method  to  secure  desired  atmos- 
phere.) 
Prayer.  By  superintendent  or  outsider,  or  silent  prayer 
followed  by  Lord's  Prayer  in  unison.  Some  other  short 
beautiful  prayer  could  be  memorized  for  this  service. 


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Talk.    By  outsider  on  definite  assigned  subject,  not  to 

exceed  ten  minutes. 
Song. 

Bible  Story.    By  Pupil. 
Mission  Story.    By  Pupil. 
Calisthenics.    Brisk  exercises  to  take  away  restlessness. 

Use  whenever  needed  on  program. 
Announcements. 
Songs. 
Recessional. 

Music  Suggestions 

Music  has  an  important  place  in  the  school  and  should 
be  very  carefully  selected.  Musical  selections  should 
not  be  considered  mere  "fillers''  on  the  program.  Noth- 
ing is  so  effective  in  creating  inspiration,  devotion, 
impulse  to  right  action,  or  relaxation  as  singing.  Each 
song  therefore  should  be  chosen  with  the  idea  of  its 
mission  and  its  influence  on  the  children.  Beautiful 
natural  tones  rather  than  lusty,  loud  singing  should  be 
the  aim,  and  this  can  be  secured  even  by  a  musically 
untrained  superintendent.  Let  no  one  say:  "Sing  loud- 
er, children,  louder."  Harsh  notes  in  singing  are  as 
vulgar  as  loud,  harsh  talking  tones.  If  each  child  sings 
without  straining  as  he  would  talk,  the  result  in  unison 
with  others  will  be  most  pleasing.  There  should  be 
included  on  the  general  assembly  program  one  song  con- 
taining a  relaxation  element. 

Songs  in  Seasons,  pubhshed  by  the  A.  Flanagan 
Company,  Chicago,  affords  an  excellent  choice  of  songs 
with  the  relaxation  element  predominant.  The  best 
general  hymnal  for  the  assembly  singing,  is  Hymnal  for 
American  Youth,  by  Augustine  Smith,  published  by  the 
Century  Company.  If  funds  are  not  available  for  new 
hymnals,  some  of  the  following  list  of  worthwhile  hymns 
which  children  like  and  should  know  can  be  found  in 
almost  all  hymnals.  Do  not  try  to  sing  many  hymns; 
concentrate  on  a  few  and  memorize  them. 


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"AU  Hail  the  Power  of  Jesus'  Name." 

"How  Firm  a  Foundation,  Ye  Saints  of  the  Lord.*' 

"Mine  Eyes  Have  Seen  the  Glory  of  the  Coming  of 
the  Lord." 

"Onward,  Christian  Soldiers." 

"America  the  Beautiful." 

"Stand  up,  Stand  up  for  Jesus." 

"Faith  of  Our  Fathers!  Living  Still." 

"Come,  Thou  Almighty  King." 

"I  Love  to  Tell  the  Story." 

"Holy,  Holy,  Holy." 

"Jerusalem  the  Golden." 

"Ten  Thousand  Times  Ten  Thousand." 

"The  Son  of  God  Goes  Forth  to  War." 

"Yield  not  to  Temptation." 

"Dear  Lord  and  Father  of  Mankind." 

"I  Need  Thee  Every  Hour." 

"America." 

An  especially  beautiful  bit  of  music  that  might  well  be 
prepared  as  a  treat  is  "Praise  Ye  the  Father,"  by  Gounod. 
This  is  found  on  page  193  in  Child  Religion  in  Song  and 
Story,  by  Chamberlain  and  Kern,  a  book  used  in  the 
first  and  second  grades. 

General  Teaching  Suggestions  for  the  Grades 

The  oral  method  of  Bible  teaching  is  explained  on 
pages  23  and  24  in  Mutch's  Graded  Bible  Stories  and 
should  be  studied  carefully  by  every  teacher.  If  this 
method  is  used,  two  faults  of  the  usual  Sunday  school 
teaching  will  be  avoided,  namely,  too  much  talking  by 
the  teacher  with  little  or  no  reproduction  by  the  pupil, 
and  the  question-and-answer  type  of  instruction. 

If  the  Graded  Bible  Stories  are  found  by  the  teacher 
to  be  somewhat  meager  and  severe,  the  teacher  may 
use  any  good  child's  Bible  to  supplement  the  text.  Use 
outside  material  with  great  care,  however,  just  enough 
to  provide  the  proper  spirit  and  color;  too  many  details, 


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even  though  interesting,  may  cause  mental  indigestion. 
Aim  to  make  the  story  vivid  yet  simple,  falling  naturally 
into  several  well-defined  units  easily  imderstood  and 
reproduced  by  the  pupils.  This  advice  may  seem  trite, 
yet  if  the  reader  has  visited  as  many  Bible  classes  as  the 
writer  and  has  noticed  how  frequently  the  lesson  matter 
seems  to  go  in  one  ear  and  out  the  other  in  spite  of  a 
brilliant  talk  from  the  teacher,  he  will  not  wonder  at  the 
emphasis  on  simple  story  telling  with  time  for  thorough 
mastery  by  the  class.  Present  facts  and  fancies  as  one 
would  food — just  the  correct  amount  for  perfect  assimi- 
lation, else  all  sorts  of  disorders  result.  It  is  better  to  be 
nourished  on  a  simple,  plain  diet  than  to  have  every 
meal  a  banquet. 

Very  good  suggestions  for  notebook  work  and  hand- 
work of  all  sorts  may  be  found  in  Milton  Littlefield's 
book  Hand  Work  in  the  Sunday  School,  published  by 
the  Sunday  School  Times  Company. 

The  children  of  all  grades  love  to  dramatize.  The 
Dramatization  of  Bible  Stories,  by  E.  E.  Miller,  pub- 
lished by  the  University  of  Chicago  Press  ($1.00),  is  very 
useful  for  this  work. 

The  following  lesson  plans,  though  very  definite,  are 
not  offered  in  an  arbitrary  spirit.  As  a  teacher  gains  in 
experience  in  this  work  she  may  find  it  advisable  to 
discard  or  change  some  of  the  details.  The  danger  of 
failure  does  not  lie  in  these  new  efforts  but  in  the  depart- 
ure by  inexperienced  leaders  from  the  estabHshed  psy- 
chology, pedagogy,  and  principles  of  the  system  as  a 
whole. 


GRADE  I 

Books  and  Materials  for  First  Grade 

Vacation  Religious  Day  School  Manual.    Hazel  Straight 

Stafford.    One  copy. 
The  Children   of   Mission  Lands.     William  C.   Griggs 

(American  Baptist  Publication  Society).     One  copy. 
Graded  Bible  Stories.     William  James  Mutch  (Chris- 
tian Nurture,  Ripon,  Wisconsin) .     One  copy. 
Child  Religion  in  Song  and  Story — First  Book.     Georgia 

Louise  Chamberlain  and  Mary  Root  Kern  (University 

of  Chicago  Press).     One  copy. 
The  Sunday  Kindergarten.    Carrie  Sevyer  Ferris  (Uni- 
versity of  Chicago  Press).    One  copy. 
Blocks,  as  many  as  can  be  obtained. 
Colored  crayons,  2  packages. 
White  drawing  paper,  2  packages.    Several  sheets  of 

gold. 
Paste,  2  small  tubes. 
Scissors,  pair  for  each. 
Few  tooth  picks. 
Weaving  mats,  7x7  inches,  slits  i  inch  wide;  light  green 

fringe  i  inch  wide.     One  for  each  child. 
Gray  mounting  paper. 
Models  of  sheepfold,  Oriental  house,  tabernacle,  and 

nativity  grotto   (Send  to  New   York   Sunday  School 

Commission,  yj  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York  City). 
Pictures  as  follows — one  apiece  for  each  child: 

Lost  Sheep,  Wilde — 102. 

Good  Shepherd,  Wilde — 116. 

David  the  Shepherd  Lad,  Wilde — 475. 

Babe  in  the  River,  Wilde — 378. 

Babe  of  Bethlehem,  Wilde — 10. 

Holy  Night,  Wilde— 9. 

Arrival  of  Shepherds,  Wilde — 11. 

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Star  of  Bethlehem,  Wilde — 590. 
Jesus  and  Little  Children,  Wilde — no. 
Boy's  Lunch  Basket,  Wilde — S$, 
Samuel  and  Hannah,  Wilde — ^471. 
Samuel  and  Eli,  Wilde — 417. 

The  above  pictures  may  be  secured  from  the  W.  A. 
Wilde  Company,  120  Boylston  Street,  Boston,  Massa- 
chusetts. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  i — Number  i. 
9:  00-  9:  05     Record  names  on  blackboard. 
9: 05-  9:  10    Greeting  Song.    Page  255  in  Sunday  Kin- 
dergarten. 
^'Good  Morning,  good  morning, 
We've  come  here  to-day 
To  work  and  to  worship. 
To  sing  and  to  play." 
9: 10-  9:15    Prayer.     (Have  children  repeat  phrase  by 
phrase) : 

"Father,  we  thank  thee  for  the  night, 
And  for  the  blessed  morning  light. 
For  health  and  strength  and  loving 

care. 
And  all  that  makes  our  lives  so  fair. 
Help  us  to  do  the  things  we  should. 
To  be  to  others  kind  and  good. 
In  all  our  work  and  all  our  play 
To  love  thee  better,  every  day." 
9: 15-  9:  20    Rest  Exercise.     Play  spirited  march;  have 
children  march  around  room  in  free 
easy  manner.     Take  places  in  circle. 
9:20-9:40    Bible   Story.     "The    Shepherd   and   His 
Sheep."     Combine  i  and  2  in  Graded 
Bible  Stories,  pages  25,  26.     (Follow 
directions    given    in    the    chapter    on 
"The    Problem    of    Bible    Teaching," 
as  well  as  those  given  for  the  specific 
story.) 


34      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

9:40-io:cxD  Table  Work.  Build  fold  out  of  blocks; 
after  showing  them  the  model  of  Ori- 
ental sheepfold. 

lo:  oo-io:  05  Indoor  Recess.  Allow  children  to  move 
about  freely  and  talk  to  each  other. 

10:05-10:15  Song.  "Can  a  Little  Child/'  page  208 
in  Child  Religion  in  Song  and  Story. 

10: 15-10: 30  Mission  Work.  Take  Story  i  in  The 
Children  in  Mission  Lands — "How  a 
Burmese  Girl  Dresses"  is  sufficient  for 
one  day.  Teacher  should  tell  a  small 
unit  and  then  ask  for  repetition,  using 
the  same  method  as  in  Bible  Story. 

10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 

10:40-11:20    Assembly  Period, 

11:  20-11:  25  Give  each  child  an  enrollment  card  to  be 
taken  home  and  filled  out  and  brought 
back. 

II :  25-11 :  30    Dismissal  in  Classroom, 

Daily  Lesson  Outline  Year  i  Number  2 

9 :  00-  9 :  05     Collect  enrollment   cards.     Mark   attend- 
ance on  blackboard. 
9:05-  9:  10    Greeting  Song.     Same  as  day  before. 
9: 10-  9:  15     Prayer.     Same  as  day  before. 
9: 15-  9: 20    Simple    Calisthenics.      Give    command, 
"Stand  upright."     See  that  each  child 
has  weight  of  body  on  balls  of  feet, 
knees  and  heels  almost  touching,  feet 
straight  ahead,  hands  hanging  by  side 
with   palms    toward   body.     Guard 
against  throwing  forward  of  stomach. 
Drill  I — Swing  arms  front  and  back. 
Give    command,     "Ready."     Have 
children    stretch    hands    to    front, 
touching  palms.     Count  "one,  two, 
three,  four,  five,  six,  seven,  eight, 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      35 

nine,  ten/'    Have  children  on  count 
carry  extended  arms  back  horizon- 
tally as  far  as  possible,  rising  on  toes 
then  clapping  hands  in  front. 
9:20-  9:40    Bible  Story.     ''The  Good  Shepherd  and 
the  Thief."     Combine  stories  3  and  4 
in  Graded  Bible  Stories. 
9:40-10:00    Illustrative  Game.     Make  large  fold  on 
floor,   each  child   contributing  blocks 
under  teacher's  direction.    Leave  space 
for  door.     Choose  one  child  for  ''good 
shepherd,"  one  for  ''wolf,"  the  remain- 
der being   "sheep."      Have  shepherd 
lead  sheep  into  fold  through  door;  have 
wolf   run   and   jump   into   fold.     The 
shepherd    protects    his    sheep,   either 
driving  the  wolf  out  or  making  the  wolf 
lie  down  as  though  dead.    Appoint  a 
hired  man  and  a  new  "woK."    This 
time  when  the  wolf  comes  have  the 
hired  man  run  away  leaving  the  wolf 
to  steal  a  sheep  and  make  away  with  it. 
Repeat  as  long  as  it  holds  interest  of 
class. 

10:00-10:05    Indoor  Recess. 

10:05-10:15  Song.  "Can  a  Little  Child."  Drill  on 
first  verse. 

10: 15-10: 30  Mission  Work,  Story  i — "Mah  Ti's 
Brother,"  "Mah  Ti's  Home."  Use 
pictures  to  illustrate,  obtainable  at 
most  city  libraries. 

10: 30-10: 40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1:20    A ssembly  Period. 

1 1 :  20-1 1:25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  i — ^Number  3 
9: 00-  9: 05    Mark  attendance  on  blackboard. 


36      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

9:05-  9: 10    Greeting  Son^.    Same  as  before. 
9: 10-  9:  15    Prayer.    Same  as  before. 
9:15-  9:20    Calisthenics.    Give    commands,    "Stand 
Upright/'  "Hands  on  Hips."    Sec  that 
thumbs  and  elbows  are  back 
Drill    2 — Count   "One,    two,    three, 
four."     Have  children  bend  at  hips 
as  far  forward  as  possible,  then  back. 
Guard  against  bending  at  waist,  cav- 
ing of  chest,  or  pitching  head  for- 
ward. 
Drill  3 — Bend  side  to  side — similar 
exercise  to  right  and  left. 
9:  20-  9: 40    Bible  Story.    "David  the  Shepherd  Lad." 

Combine  stories  5  and  6. 
9: 40-10:  00    Table  Work.    Give  each  child  a  sheet  of 
paper  on  which  is  an  outline  of  a  sheep 
made  of  dots  similar  to  a  sewing  card. 
Let  each  child  connect  dots  with  col- 
ored  crayon.    Make   a   crook  in  the 
same  way.    Let  children  cut  out  ob- 
jects if  desired. 
10: 00-10:  05    Indoor  Recess. 
10:  05-10: 15    Song.    "Can  a  Little  Child."    Drill  on 

second  verse. 
10: 15-10:  30    Mission  Work.    Story  i,  "How  Mah  Ti 

Travels,"  "Burmese  Holidays." 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10 :  40-1 1 :  20    Assembly  Period, 
1 1 :  20-1 1:25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  i — ^Number  4 

9 :  oo-  9 :  05  Mark  attendance. 

9: 05-  9: 10  Greeting  Song.    Same  as  before. 

9:  10-  9: 15  Prayer. 

9: 15-  9:  20  Review  calisthenic  drills. 


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9:  20-  9: 40    Bible  Story.    Review  "sheep  stories"  and 

drill  on  memory  work. 
9:40-  9:  50    Reuiew  Dramatization  of  "good  shepherd 

and  hireling  stories." 
9:  50-10:00    Work  in  sand  box,  modehng  fold.     Stick 
in  toothpicks  for  sheep,  pencil  for  shep- 
herd.    Indicate  brook  where  sheep  get 
water;  scatter  grass  for  pasture. 

10:00-10:05    Indoor  Recess. 

10:05-10:15  Song.  "Can  a  Little  Child."  Repeat 
two  verses;  sing  the  song  through  twice. 
Do  not  attempt  further  memorizing, 
because  of  former  drill  on  Psalm  23. 

10:15-10:30  Mission  Work.  Story  i,  "What  a  Girl 
in  the  Country  Does." 

10: 30-10:  40    Recess. 

10: 40-11 :  20    Assembly  Period. 

1 1 :  20-1 1:25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  i — ^Number  5 

9 :  00-  9 :  05  Mark  attendance.  Give  child  red  star 
if  week's  attendance  is  perfect. 

9:05-  9:  10    Greeting  song. 

9: 10-  9: 15    Prayer. 

9: 15-  9: 20  Calisthenics.  Give  command,  "Stand 
upright."  Say,  "Down,  Up;"  have 
children  sweep  hands  toward  ground 
bending  at  hips;  return  to  first  position. 
Have  children  take  position  with  hands 
on  hips,  thumbs  back,  say,  "Down, 
Up,"  position;  have  children  take 
squatting  position,  lowering  trunk  ver- 
tically, bending  at  the  knees;  rise  to 
first  position. 

9:  20-  9:40  Bible  Story.  "The  Babe  in  the  River," 
Graded  Bible  Stories,  page  30. 

9:40-10:00    Table   Work.    Weave  basket,   following 


38      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

directions  on  page  215  of  The  Sun- 
day Kindergarten. 

10:  00-10:  05     Indoor  Recess. 

10:  05-10: 15    Song.     "Can  a  Little  Child." 

10: 15-10:  30    Mission  Work.    Review  Story  i. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:  40-11:  20    Assembly  Period. 

11:  20-11:  25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  i — Number  6 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  names  on  blackboard. 

9:05-  9: 10    Song. 

9:  10-  9:  15    Prayer. 

9: 15-  9:  20  Calisthenics.  Review  drills  for  previous 
days  with  not  more  than  three  counts 
for  each. 

9:  20-10: 00    Bible  Story.    Review  "The  Babe  in  the 
River,"  "Moses  Saved  by  the  King's 
Daughter."     Simple  dramatization  to 
be  worked  out  by  children. 
Characters  Objects 

Princess.  Basket. 

Maid.  Chairs  arranged  in 

Sister  Miriam.  line  to  represent 

Mother.  river. 

Other  maids. 

{Princess  with  maids  following  walks 
along  river  side,  sees  basket,  points  to  it 
as  she  says  to  first  maid — ) 
Princess  i  :  Go  fetch  it  to  me. 

{Maid  bows  low,  gets  basket,  sets  it 
before  the  princess,  bowing  herself  before 
the  king^s  daughter.  One  of  the  children 
cries  like  a  baby) 
Princess  2 :  This  is  one  of  the  Hebrews' 
children. 


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{Sister  comes  running  from  hiding  place 
by  river  side) 
Sister  3 :  Shall  I  go  and  call  thee  a  nurse 
of  the  Hebrew  women  that  she  may 
nurse  the  child  for  thee? 
Princess  4:  Go! 

{Maids  and  princesses  gather  around  ike 
basket  looking  at  the  babe,  while  sister 
runs  for  mother.  Miriam  and  Moses's 
mother  return.) 
Princess  5  {to  mother):  Take  this  child 
away  and  nurse  it  for  me  and  I  will  give 
thee  wages. 

{Mother  picks  up  basket) 
Princess  6:  His  name  shall  be  Moses, 
because  I  drew  him  out  of  the  water. 
(Dramatization  takes  place  of  the  table 
work.) 

10:  00-10:  05    Indoor  Recess. 

10:05-10:15  Song,  with  motions.  "Oh  What  can  Lit- 
tle Hands  Do?"  (If  class  is  large 
enough,  divide,  and  have  one  sing  the 
question  and  the  other  the  response.) 

10: 15-10:  30  Mission  Work.  Story  2 — "In  Pig  Tail 
Land,"  "Kwan  Quay's  House."  "Try 
to  obtain  chopsticks  and  other  house- 
hold equipment  for  illustration  of  story. 
If  real  objects  cannot  be  procured,  use 
pictures. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:  40-11:  20    Assembly  Period. 

II :  20-1 1 :  25     Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  i — Number  7 

9:00-  9:05     Record  attendance. 

9:  05-  9:  10    Review  song  "Can  a  Little  Child." 

9: 10-  9:  15     Prayer. 


40      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

9: 15-  9:  20  March — single  file — see  that  each  child 
holds  himself  erect,  swings  arms  par- 
allel to  body,  walking  firmly  but  with 
elasticity  and  spring.  Each  child  an 
arm's  length  from  the  other.  Have 
children  march  this  way  around  room, 
then  give  order,  "Hands  on  hips;" 
march  once  around  in  this  fashion. 

9:  20-  9:40  The  Bible  Story.  "The  Babe  of  Bethle- 
hem,'' p.  31  in  Mutch's  Graded  Bible 
Stories.  Use  a  baby  doll  wrapped  in 
swaddling  clothes  to  illustrate  memory 
words  and  story.  Be  sure  the  word 
"manger"  is  understood,  show  picture 
illustrating  it.  Use  "nativity  grotto" 
model  for  this  and  next  two  lessons. 
9: 40-10:  00  TaUe  Work.  Build  manger,  using  direc- 
tions on  page  91  of  The  Sunday  Kinder- 
garten. 

10:  00-10:  05    Indoor  Recess. 

10:05-10:15  Motion  Song.  "Oh  What  Can  Little 
Hands  Do?" 

10:15-10:30  Mission  Work.  Story — "Why  Chinese 
Women  Are  Lame."  Attempt  to  get 
real  Chinese  shoe. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    Assembly  Period 

1 1 :  20-1 1:25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  i— Number  8 

9:  00-  9:  05    Record  attendance. 

9:  05-  9: 10    Song.    "Can  a  Little  Child." 

9:  10-  9: 15    Prayer. 

9: 15-  9:  20    March.     "Hands  behind  head" — ''March 

on  tip-toes." 
9:  20-10:00    Bible  Story.     "The  Song  of  the  Angels." 

page    32    in   Mutch's    Graded    Bible 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      41 

Stories.    In  connection  with  the  story 
in  order  to  impress  memory  words  use 
the  song  on  page  209  in  Child  Religion 
in  Song  and  Story. 
Use  these  words — Teacher  sings: 
"0  tell  me,  Httle  children, 
Little  children,  little  children, 
Repeat: 
What  the  great  bright  host  of  angels 

sang, 
Whom  the  Lord  our  God  did  send.'^ 
Children  reply: 
"We  will  tell  you,  gladly  tell  you, 
Gladly  tell  you,  gladly  tell  you 
What  the  great  bright  host  of  angels 

sang, 
Whom  the  Lord  our  God  did  send, 
'Glory  to  God  in  the  highest. 
Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men.*  '* 
Change  of  words  is  advised   so   that 
child   may   sing    the   exact  scriptural 
text   which    he    has  already  learned. 

10:00-10:05    Indoor  Recess. 

10:05-10:15    Song,    "Away    in    a    Manger."      First 
Verse. 

10: 15-10: 30    Mission   Work.    "How   Chinese  People 
Ride."    "A  City  of  Boats." 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:  40-1 1 :  20    Assembly  Period. 

II :  20-11 :  25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  i  Number  9 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-9:10    Motion   Song.     "Oh   What    Can   Little 

Hands  Do?" 
9: 10-  9: 15     Prayer. 


42      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

9: 15-  9:  20    March.    First:  Regular   tread,   clapping 
hands  on  accented  beat. 
Second:  On  tiptoe. 
Third:  Skip  in  couples  holding  each 
other  by  hand,  see  that  they  skip  on 
toes,  not  heels — toes  pointed  down. 
9:20-  9:40    Bible  Story.     "The  First  Visit  of  Shep- 
herds   and    Wise    Men."     Combining 
stories  eleven  and   twelve,   pages  32 
and  33  in  Mutch's  Graded  Bible  Stories. 
9:40-10:00    Table   Work.     Make  a   star  by  folding 
paper.    After  practicing  on  other  paper 
let  each  child  make  a  star  out  of  gold 
paper. 
10:00-10:05    Indoor  Recess. 
10:  05-10: 15    Song.     "Can  a  Little  Child.'* 
10:15-10:30    Mission  Work.    Review  Story  2. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10: 40-1 1 :  20    Assembly  Period. 
11:  20-11:  25     Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  i — Number  10 

9 :  00-  9 :  05     Record  attendance,  marking  perfect  attend- 
ance for  week  with  white  star. 

9:05-9:10    Song.     Greeting   song  which  was  sung 
first  few  days. 

9: 10-  9: 15    Prayer. 

9:  15-  9:  20    Review  calls thenic  drills. 

9 :  20-  9 :  45    Review  sheep  and  baby  stories  also  the 
little  play.     Review  the  memory  work. 

9:  45-10: 00  Assign  to  groups  of  children  different 

hand  work  reviewing  what  has  been 
done. 

One  group  at  sand-box  making  fold. 
One  group  at  table  making  fold  with 
blocks. 
Some  cutting  out  sheep. 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      43 

Some  cutting  out  crook. 
Some  cutting  out  basket. 

10:00-10:05    Indoor  Recess. 

10: 05-10: 15  Songs.  "Away  in  a  Manger,"  and  "Can 
a  Little  Child." 

10: 15-10: 30  Mission  Work.  Story  6.  Use  the  mate- 
rial in  this  story,  and  combine  it  with 
Children  of  the  Arctic,  or  some  other 
interesting  book  about  the  Eskimo. 
Present  two  topics,  "Es-ki-no's  Land" 
and  "Es-ki-no's  Home." 

10: 30-10: 40    Recess. 

10: 40-11 :  20    Assembly  Period. 

1 1 :  20-1 1:25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  i — ^Number  ii 

9: 00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-9:10  Motion  Song.  "Oh  What  Can  Little 
Hands  Do?" 

9: 10-  9:  15     Prayer. 

9: 15-  9:  20    Game.     "Drop  the  Handkerchief." 

9:  20-  9:45  Bible  Story.  "Jesus  and  the  Children." 
Story  17.  Let  teacher  or  an  invited 
guest  sing  to  children  "I  think  when  I 
read  that  sweet  story  of  old." 

9:45-10:00  (Have  the  table  work  illustrate  the 

Oriental  houses  in  which  the  mammas 
and  children  whom  Jesus  blessed  lived. 
Show  picture  on  page  48  of  the  Sunday 
Kindergarten.       Obtain    a    model    of 
house  if  possible;  if  not,  use  one  made 
of  pasteboard  box.     Let  children  make 
a  house  with  blocks. 
10 :  00-10 :  05    Indoor  Recess. 
10:  05-10: 15        "Can  a  Little  Child." 
10: 15-10:  30    Mission  Work.     "Es-ki-no's  Sister,"  "Es- 
ki-no's  Food,"  "Es-ki-no's  Toys." 


44      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

lo:  30-10: 40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    Assembly  Period. 

1 1 :  20-1 1 :  25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  i — Number  12 

9:00-9:05    Record  attendance. 

9: 05-  9: 10        **Can  a  Little  Child." 

9:  10-  9: 15     Prayer. 

9:15-  9:20        Any  two  of  calisthenic  drills. 

9:  20-  9: 40    Story.    ''A  Boy's  Lunch  Basket" — Story 
18. 

9:40-10:00    Table  Work.    Fold  paper  basket.     (See 
page  227  of  The  Sunday  Kindergarten.) 
I  o :  00-10 :  05    Indoor  Recess . 

10: 05-10: 15        ''Oh  What  Can  Little  Hands  Do?" 
10: 15-10:30    Mission    Work.    Story    6.     "Es-ki-no^s 

Hunting  Trip." 
10: 30-10: 40    Recess. 
10 :  40-1 1 :  20    A  ssembly  Period. 
1 1 :  20-1 1:25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  i — Number  13 

9:  00-  9:  05     Record  attendance. 

9:  05-  9: 10    Song.    "Away  in  a  Manger." 

9:  10-  9: 15     Prayer. 

9:15-  9:20    March — "Hands  on  hips" — "Hands  be- 
hind heads." 

9:20-9:40    Bible    Story. — "Samuel    and    Hannah," 
page  37,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

9:40-10:00    Table  Work.    Show  model  of  tabernacle 
and  have  children  build  one  of  blocks. 
10:  00-10:  05     Indoor  Recess. 
10: 05-10:  15    Song — "Can  a  Little  Child." 
10: 15-10:30    MissionWork.  "Es-ki-no's  Fishing  Trip." 
10:  30-10: 40    Recess. 
10: 40-11 :  20    Assembly  Period. 
1 1 :  20-1 1:25     Dismissal  in  classroom. 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      45 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  i — Number  14 

9 :  oo~  9 :  05    Record  attendafice. 

9:05-9:10    Motion   Song.    *'0h   What   Can   Little 

Hands  Do?'^ 
9: 10-  9: 15    Prayer. 
9:  15-  9:  20    March  on  tiptoe;  skip. 
9:20-  9:40    Bible    Story.    Page    2>^    Graded    Bible 

Stories,  "Samuel  and  Eli." 
9: 40-10:  00    Dramatization  of  story. 

Persons: 

Lord's  voice. 

EU. 

Samuel. 

{Place  two  or  three  chairs  together  for  beds 
for  Samuel  and  Eli.) 

Lord's  Voice:  Samuel. 
Samuel  (rising) :  Here  I  am.   (Runs  into 
EWs  room)  Here  am  I;  for  thou  call- 
edst  me. 
Eli:  I  called  not;  lie  down  again. 
{Samuel  goes  to  bed  again.    Repeat  above, 

Samuel  again  goes  to  bed) 
Lord's  Voice:  Samuel. 
Samuel  {going  to  Eli):  Here  am  I;  for 

thou  calledst  me. 
Eli:  Samuel,  go,  lie  down;  and  it  shall 
be  if    Pie  call  thee,  that  thou  shalt 
say,   "Speak,   Lord,   for  thy  servant 
heareth." 
{Samuel  lies  down) 
Lord's  Voice:  Samuel,  Samuel. 
Samuel:  Speak,  for  thy  servant  heareth. 
10:  00-10:  05     Indoor  Recess. 
10:  05-10: 15    Song— ''Coji  a  Little  Child." 
10: 15-10:  30    Mission  Work.    Review  "Es-ki-no"  story. 
10: 30-10: 40    Recess. 


46      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

lo:  40-11 :  20    Assembly  Period. 

1 1 :  20-1 1 :  25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  i — Number  15 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance;  mark  perfect  week^s 
attendance  with  blue  star;  for  perfect 
total  attendance  for  three  weeks  give 
gold  star. 
9 :  05-  9 :  10    Sing  Greeting  Song. 
9:  10-  9:  15    Prayer. 
9:  15-  9:  20    Any  two  calisthenic  drills. 
9 :  20-  9 :  40    Review  week's  stories  and  memory  work. 
9: 40-10:  00    Review  game  of  true  and  false  shepherds; 

also  the  two  dramatizations. 
10:00-10:05     Indoor  Recess. 
10:  05-10: 15    Let  children  choose  a  song. 
10:15-10:30    Mission  Work.    General  review. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10: 40-11 :  20    Assembly  Period. 
1 1 :  20-1 1:25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 


GRADE  n 

Books  and  Materials  for  Grade  II 

Vacation  Religious  Day  School  Manual.  Hazel  Straight 
Stafford.    One  copy. 

Graded  Bible  Stories.  William  James  Mutch  (Chris- 
tian Nurture,  Ripon,  Wisconsin).     One  copy. 

Child  Religion  in  Song  and  Story — First  Book.  Georgia 
Louise  Chamberlain  and  Mary  Root  Kern.    One  copy. 

The  Sunday  Kindergarten.  Carrie  Sevyer  Ferris  (Uni- 
versity of  Chicago  Press).  One  copy.  One  copy  is 
sufficient  for  first-  and  second-grade  teachers'  use. 

"Little  People  of  Japan."  Mary  Muller  (The  A.  Flana- 
gan Company,  Chicago).  Or  Mook:  The  Story  of  a 
Real  Chinese  Boy.  Eveline  WortMey  Sites  (Central 
Committee  of  United  Study  of  Foreign  Missions, 
Medford,  Massachusetts). 

Materials:  Paste,  gray  mounting  paper,  cheap  drawing 
paper,  colored  crayons. 

Models:  Model  of  Japanese  Living  Room  ($2.00).  This 
includes  typical  boy  and  girl  doll  of  Japan.  Supplied 
by  A.  A.  Vantine  Company,  Fifth  Avenue  and  39th 
Street,  New  York  city. 

Model  of  water- jar  (25  cents),  and  well  (50  cents). 

Model  of  'The  Eastern  Tent"  ($1.00). 

Model  of  ancient  Jerusalem,  about  a  foot  square  ($3.15). 

These  can  be  obtained  from  New  York  Sunday  School 
Commission,  73  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York  city. 

Pictures  as  follows: 

Abraham  and  the  Angels.     Wilde,  512. 

The  Widow's  Mite.     Wilde,  127. 

David  and  His  Harp.     Wilde,  477. 

Peter  in  Prison.     Wilde,  600. 

(The  W.  A.  Wilde  Picture  Company,  120  Boylston 

Street,  Boston,  Massachusetts.) 

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48      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — Number  i 

9 :  00-  9 :  05     Enrollment. 

9:05-9:10  Son^,  ''Morning,"  Child  Religion  in  Song 
and  Story,  page  226.  First  verse  drilled 
on  as  much  as  time  allows  for. 

9:  lo-  9: 15  Prayer.  The  Lord's  Prayer.  First  re- 
peat phrase  by  phrase.  By  end  of 
first  week  children  should  be  able  to 
say  it  in  concert  with  teacher. 

9:15-9:18  Rest  Exercise.  Stretch  arms,  wave  hands; 
any  one  of  simple  calisthenic  drills 
given  for  first-grade  work  may  be  used. 

9:18-10:00  Bible  Story.  Teacher  announces  story 
as  one  of  several  they  will  have  about 
good  people. 

First  Stage:  About  ten  minutes.   Use  model 
of  Abraham's  Te7it. 

Title,  "Abraham  was  Kind  to  Strang- 
ers," in  Graded  Bible  Stories,  page 
49.  Teacher  tells  story  simply,  yet 
dramatically,  pausing  to  get  repeti- 
tions of  what  a  person  in  the  story 
has  said. 

Second  Stage:   Repetitions.    About  five  or 
seven  minutes. 

Teacher  asks  one  of  the  most  promising 
ones  to  tell  story.  This  child  chooses 
one  who  has  listened  most  attentive- 
ly and  courteously  to  tell  it  next. 

Third  Stage:    Socialized  story.    About  five 
minutes.     (See  picture.) 

Teacher  divides  class  in  groups  of  two, 

placing  them  as  far  apart  as  possible. 

Each  child  of  pair  tells  it  to  the  other 

while   teacher   circles   around   from 

group  to  group  to  correct  and  listen. 


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This  gives  each  child  a  chance  yet 
takes  but  Httle  time. 

Fourth  Stage  :  Dramatization  of  story.  Let 
children  work  out.  Ten  minutes.  Suggested  for 
teacher's  use  only.  Do  not  try  to  teach  parts 
to  children. 

Persons: 
Abraham. 
Three  Strangers. 
Sarah. 
Abraham  (Who  sits  on  floor  in  front  of 
chairs    arranged    as   an  Arabian  tent. 
When  he  sees  three  strangers  near  him, 
he  jumps  up) :  Sirs,  go  not  away,  I  pray 
you.     Rest  yourselves  under  the  tree. 
Water  will  be  brought  that  you  may 
wash,  and  food  that  you  may  refresh 
yourselves. 
Strangers  (seating  themselves):  Go,  do 

as  you  have  said. 
Abraham  (in  tent  to  Sarah) :  Make  ready 
quickly  three  measures  of  meal,  and 
make  cakes.     {Abraham  comes  out  pre- 
tending to  carry  a  platter  of  meat;  sets  it 
before  strangers) 
Sarah    {after   strangers   have   eaten   and 
gone) :  Surely  they  were  sent  of  God. 
Go  to  tables,  mount  picture  on  paper, 
write  title  of  story  under  picture. 
Teacher  collects  pictures  in  order  to 
save  them  for  a  booklet  to  be  given 
each  child  on  last  day  and  taken 
home. 

Fifth  Stage  :  Table  Work  illustrating  story. 
If  there  is  time,  use  table  work  as  sug- 
gested on  page  36  in  The  Sunday 
Kindergarten. 


50      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

lo:  oo-io:  05    Rest  Period.     Children  march. 

10:  05-10: 10    Song.     "I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet 

story   of  old,"    first   verse,   page  42 

in    Child    Religion     in     Song     and 

Story. 
10:10-10:20    Mission  Story.    "Little  People  of  Japan," 

or  Mook,  told  by  teacher — illustrated 

if  possible. 
10:  20-10: 30    Mission  Story.    Retold  by  children. 
10:  30-10: 40    Recess. 
10: 40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 
11:  20-11:  25    Dismissal  in  classroom.    Use  either  song, 

"Good-by,  good-by,"  on  page  254  in 

The    Sunday    Kindergarten,    or    the 

Prayer  on  page  239. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — ^Number  2 

9:00-9:05    Song.     "Morning." 

9:05-9:15    Lord's  Prayer,   Start  Psalm  twenty- three. 

9: 15-  9: 18    Rest  Exercise. 

9: 18-10:  00    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  story,  "Abraham  Was 
Kind  to  Strangers." 

2.  Teacher  presents  another  story  of 
good-people  series  —  "Rebekah  Was 
Kind  to  a  Servant "  page  50,  Graded 
Bible  Stories. 

Use  models  of  water-jar  and  well. 

3.  Two  repetitions  of  story  by  chil- 
dren. 

4.  "Socialized  story." 

5.  Dramatization.    Let  children 
work  it  out  as  far  as  possible.    Fol- 
lowing is  example.     Let  all  conversa- 
tion be  as  it  is  given  in  the  Bible. 
Persons : 

Rebekah. 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      51 


Servant. 

Several  children  represent  camels. 
(Rebekah  goes  to  pretended  well,  motions 
out  drawing  up  water,  pouring  it  into 
pitcher,  placing  it  on  head) 
Servant  {running  to  her):  Give  me  to 
drink,  I  pray  thee,  a  Httle  water  from 
thy  pitcher. 
Rebekah    {motioning   out  as   if  letting 
pitcher  from  head  upon  hand  and  giving 
servant  drink):  I  will    draw    for   thy 
camels  also,  until  they  have  done  drink- 
ing. 

{Rebekah  empties  pitcher  into  trough, 
runs  to  well,  draws  up  more  water,  takes 
it  to  camels) 
Servant:  Is  there  room  in  thy  father's 

house  for  us  to  lodge? 
Rebekah:  We    have    both    straw    and 
food  enough  and  room  for  you  to  lodge 
in. 

6.  Table  Work.  Paste  picture  on 
mounting  paper,  write  title  of  lesson 
(to  be  retained  by  teacher  for  book- 
let). 

If  there  is  time  let  children  draw 
either   camel  or  water  pitcher  after 
being  shown  good  illustration. 
Rest  Period.    March,  or  relax  in  some 
way  which  the  teacher  suggests. 
10: 05-10: 10    Song.    "I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet 

story  of  old." 
10: 10-10:  20    Mission  Story  told. 
10:  20-10:  30    Story  retold  by  children. 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
10 :  40-1 1 :  20    Assembly  Period. 
11:  20-11:  25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 


10: 00-10: 05 


52      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — Number  3 


9:00-  9:05 
9:05-  9:10 
9: 10-  9: 15 
9:15-  9:18 
9: 18-10:00 


10: 00-10: 05 


10: 05-10: 10 

10: 10-10:30 
10: 30-10: 40 
10:40-11:  20 
11:  20-11: 25 


Song.    "Morning." 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

Memory  Work.    Psalm  twenty-three. 

Rest  Exercise. 

Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  preceding  story. 

2.  Presentation  of  "The  Thankful 
Leper"  story,  page  51,  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 

3.  Repetitions. 

4.  "Socialized  story." 

5.  Table  Work.  Writing  title  on 
paper  to  be  included  in  booklet.  If 
there  is  time  left,  after  story  is  well  in 
mind,  go  to  memory  work — Psalm  23. 

Game.    "Make  Believe."    Have  children 
act  according  to  what  is  suggested;  for 
instance,  say,  "Make  believe  it's  cold"; 
children  turn  up  collars,  blow  on  fin- 
gers, etc. 
Suggest— ^  ^ 
"It's  raining." 
^^It's  hot." 
"It's  snowing." 
"It's  windy." 
Song.    "I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet 

story  of  old." 
Mission  Story. 
Recess. 

Assembly  Period. 
Dismissal  in  classroom. 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — ^Number  4 

9:00-9:05    Song.    "Morning."    Second  verse. 
9: 05-  9: 10    The  Lord's  Prayer — in  unison. 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL       53 


9: 10-  9:15 
9: 15-  9: 18 
9:  18-10: 00 


10:00-10:05 


10: 05-10: 10 

10:  io~io:  30 
10: 30-10: 40 
10:40-11:  20 
11: 20-11: 25 


Memory  work  on  Psalm  23. 
Rest  Exercise. 
Bible  Story. 

1.  Have  children  name  as  many 
stories  of  "good  people''  as  they  have 
had. 

2.  Review    story,    "The    Thankful 

Leper." 

3.  Presentation  of  story,  "Solo- 
mon's Wise  Choice,"  page  53,  Graded 
Bible  Stories.  As  a  prelude  to  story 
ask  children  what  they  would  desire 
if  they  were  granted  a  wish.  Draw 
them  out  one  by  one.  Then  tell  them 
the  story  oi  what  Solomon  chose, 

4.  Repetitions  of  story. 

5.  "Socialized  story.'* 

6.  Table  Work.  Draw  heart  on 
paper,  write  on  heart,  "Wise";  write 
title  of  story  on  same  piece  of  paper. 
To  be  collected  and  saved  for  book- 
let. 

Game.  "Simon  Says  Thumbs  Up.'* 
When  leader  says  "Thumbs  up,"  or 
"down,"  no  motion  is  to  be  made.  If 
command  is  "Simon  says,"  etc.,  they 
are  to  do  as  directed. 

Song.  "Sweet  Story  of  Old,"  second 
verse. 

Mission  Story. 

Recess. 

Assembly  Period. 

Dismissal  in  classroom. 


Daily  Lesson  Outline— Year  2— Number  5 

9:00-  9:05    Song.    "Morning,"  second  verse. 
9: 05-  9: 10    The  Lord's  Prayer. 


54      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 


lo-  9: 
15-  9: 


15 
18 


18-10:  CX3 


10: 
10: 

10: 
10: 
10: 
11: 


00-10: 
05-10: 

10-10: 
30-10: 
40-11: 
20-11: 


05 
10 

30 
40 

20 
25 


Memory  Work  on  Psalm  23. 

Rest  Exercise. 

Bible  Story.    Review. 

1.  See  that  each  child  can  give  titles 
of  all  *'good  people"  series. 

2.  Review  Dramatizations. 

3.  Review  Stories. 
March. 

Song.    "Sweet   Story   of   Old,"   second 

verse. 
Review  Mission  Work. 
Recess. 

Assembly  Period. 
Dismissal  in  classroom. 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — Number  6 


00-  9: 
05-  9: 

15-  9- 
i8~io: 


05 
15 

18 
00 


10: 

10: 

10: 
10: 


00-10: 

05-10: 

10-10: 
30-10: 


05 
10 

30 
40 


Song.    "Morning." 

The  Lord's  Prayer.  Children  say  it  indi- 
vidually.    Psahn  23. 

Rest  Exercise. 

Bible  Story.  Introduce  the  story  as  one 
of  a  series  about  "The  House  of  God." 

1.  Presentation  of  story,  "Solomon 
Building  the  House  of  God,"  page 
54,  Graded  Bible  Stories.  Show  tem- 
ple in  model  of  ancient  Jerusalem. 

2.  Repetitions. 

3.  "Socialized  story." 

4.  Tablework.  Writing  title  of  story. 
Let  children  draw  and  color  picture 
of  a  church,  "Our  House  of  God." 

Game  "Make  Believe"  described  in  pro- 
gram for  third  day. 

Song.  "I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet 
story  of  old." 

Mission  Work, 

Recess. 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      55 


I  o :  40-1 1:20    A ssemhly  Period. 

II :  20-11 :  25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — Number  7 


0 :  00-  9 :  05 

9:05-  9-15 
9:15-  9:18 

9: 18-10:  00 


10:  00-10:05 
10:  05-10:  10 
10: 10-10: 30 
10: 30-10:40 
10:  40-11:  20 
11:  20-11: 25 


Song.     "We  Praise  Thee,  Lord,"   page 
207  in  Child  Religion  in  Song  and  Story. 
Lord's  Prayer.    Psalm  23. 
Rest  Exercise. 
Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  "Solomon  Builds  House 
of  God." 

2.  Present  "Jesus  Cleansing  the 
Temple,"  page  55,  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 

3.  Repetitions  by  children. 

4.  "Socialized  story." 

5.  Table  Wo^k.  Paste  picture,  write 
title  of  story. 

Either  Game  or  March. 
Song.    "Sweet  Story  of  Old." 
Mission  Work. 
Recess. 

Assembly  Period. 
Dismissal  in  classroom. 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — Number  8 


9:00-  9:05 
9:05-  9: 10 
9:10-  9:15 
9:15-  9:18 
9: 18-10: 00 


Song.     "We  Praise  Thee,  Lord." 
Lord's  Prayer.     Given  by  individuals. 
Memory  Work.    Psalm  23. 
Rest  Exercise. 
Bible  Story. 

1.  Review    two    other    "House 
God"  stories. 

2.  Presentation  of  new  story,  "Riv- 
erside Worship,"  page  57,  Graded 
Bible  Stories. 

3.  Repetitions. 


of 


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lo:  00-10:05 
10:  05-10:  10 
10:  10-10:  30 
10: 30-10: 40 
10: 40-11:  20 
11:  20-11:  25 


4.  "Socialized  story." 

5.  Table  Work.  Write  title  of  story. 
Draw  and  color  picture  of  river. 

Simple  calisthenics. 

Song.     "Sweet  Story  of  Old." 

Mission  Work. 

Recess. 

Assembly  Period. 

Dismissal  in  classroom. 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — Number  9 
05    Song.     "We  Praise  Thee  Lord." 


9:  00-  9: 
9:05-  9: 
9:10-  9: 

9:15-  9: 
9: 18-10: 


10 

15 

18 

00 


lo:  oo~io: 
10: 05-10: 
10:  10-10: 
10: 30-10: 
10:40-11: 
1 1 :  20-1 1 : 


05 
10 

30 
40 

20 
25 


Lord's  Prayer. 

Psalm  23.     Individual  rendition. 

Rest  Exercise. 

Bible  Story  Period. 

1.  Review  story,  "The  Riverside 
Worship." 

2.  Presentation  of  story,  "The  Poor 
Widow's  Gift  to  House  of  God"  (page 
62  in  Mutch's  Graded  Bible  Stories;  tell 
it  as  one  of  "House  of  God"  series). 

3.  Repetitions. 

4.  "Socialized  story." 

5.  Table  Work. 

Paste  picture,  write  title  of  story. 

If   there  is   time,   have   children 

make  box  from  paper. 
Calisthenic  Drills. 
Song.    "Sweet  Story  of  Old." 
Mission  Work. 
Recess. 

Assembly  Period. 
Dismissal  in  classroom. 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — Number  10 
9:00-9:05    Song.    "Morning." 


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9:05-  9:10    Prayer.    Lord's  Prayer. 

9: 10-  9: 15    Psalm  25. 

9: 15-  9: 18    Rest  Exercise. 

9: 18-10:  cx)    Bible  Story  Period. 

Review  titles  in  both  series  of  stories.' 
Review  stories  in  both  series. 
10:00-10:05     March.     "With  hands  on  hips,"  "hands 

behind  head." 
10:05-10:10    Song.    "We    praise    Thee,    Lord"    and 

"Sweet  Story  of  Old." 
10: 10-10:  30    Review  Mission  Work. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10: 40-11 :  20    Assembly  Period. 
11:  20-11:  25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — Number  ii 

9: 00-  9:  05     Song.     "We  Praise  Thee,  Lord."  ^ 

9:05-  9: 10    Lord's  Prayer.    Individual  renditions. 

9: 10-  9: 15    Psalm  23. 

9: 15-  9: 18    Rest  Exercise. 

9: 18-10:00    Bible  Story  Period. 

1.  Presentation  of  stories  2.  16  and 
2.  17,  pages  59,  60  Graded  Bible 
Stories,  "Peter's  Escape."  Tell  as 
one  story. 

2.  Repetitions. 

3.  Dramatized  story 
Persons: 

Peter.  Maid. 

Angels.  Group  of  people  in 

Guards.  house. 

{Peter  sits  in  chair  asleep,  guard  stands 
on  either  side.  Angel  comes  and  touches 
Peter.) 
Angel:  Rise  up  quickly.  Bind  on  thy 
sandals  and  put  on  thy  cloak,  and  fol- 
low me. 


58      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

{Peter  does  as  he  is  hid,  follows  angel; 
angel  disappears;  Peter  comes  to  gate, 
knocks  on  it;  maid  runs  out) 

Peter:  It  is  I. 

{Maid  runs  into  house) 

Maid:  Peter  is  standing  outside. 

People:  No,  it  must  be  his  angel. 

Maid:  I  am  sure  it  is  Peter  himself. 
{Knocking  is  heard;  people  go  together 
to  open  door,  fall  hack  in  astonishment  as 
Peter  enters;  Peter  raises  his  hand  for 
silence) 

Peter:  The  Lord  brought  me  out  of  the 
prison.  Tell  these  things  to  the  breth- 
ren. 

4.  Table  Work.  Paste  picture,  write 
title  of  story. 

Calisthenic  Drills. 

Song.  ''Jewels,"  page  202  in  Child 
Religion  in  Song  and  Story. 

Mission  Work. 

Recess. 
I  o :  40-1 1:20    A ssembly  Period. 
11:  20-11:  25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 


10:00-10:05 
10:  05-10: 10 

10: 10-10:30 
10: 30-10:40 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — Number  12 

9: 00-  9:  05     *W^  praise  Thee,  Lord.'* 
9:  05-  9: 10    The  Lord's  Prayer. 
9: 10-  9: 15    Psalm  2 J. 
9:15-9:18    Rest  Exercise. 
9: 18-10: 00    Bihle  Story  Period. 

1.  Review  dramatization  of  Peter 
story. 

2.  Presentation  of  story,  "David  and 
His  Harp,"  page  66,  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 


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10: 00-10: 05 
10:05-10: 10 
lo: 10-10:30 
10:30-10:40 
10: 40-11:  20 
11:  20-11: 25 


3.  Repetitions; 

4.  "Socialized  story." 

5.  Table  Work.  Paste  picture,  write 
title  of  story.  Have  children  draw 
and  color  a  harp. 

Game.    "Simon  says  Thumbs  Up." 

Song,    "Jewels." 

Mission  Work. 

Recess. 

Assembly  Period. 

Dismissal  in  classroom. 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — Number  13 


00-  9: 

05-  9: 
10-  9: 

15-  9: 
18-10: 


05 
10 

15 
18 

00 


10: 
10: 
10: 
10: 
10: 
11: 


00-10: 
05-10: 
10-10: 
30-10: 
40-11: 
20-11: 


05 
10 

30 
40 

20 
25 


'We  Praise  Thee,  Lord.'' 
The  Lord's  Prayer. 
Psalm  2 J. 
Rest  Exercise. 
Bible  Story  Period. 

1.  Review  story,  "David  and  His 
Harp." 

2.  Presentation  of  story,  "The  Little 
Maid  in  Syria,"  page  69,  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 

3.  Repetitions. 

4.  "Socialized  story." 

5.  Table  Work.  Write  title  of  story 
on  paper.  Draw  picture  of  chariot  in 
which  captain  rode  away.  If  pre- 
ferred, make  model  of  chariot  out 
of  paper. 

Marching. 

Song.    "Jewels,"  second  verse. 

Mission  Work. 

Recess. 

Assembly  Period. 

Dismissal  in  classroom. 


6o      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — Number  14 
05     "We  Praise  Thee,  Lord.'' 


00-  9: 

05-  9: 
10-  9: 

15-  9: 
18-10: 


10: 
10: 
10: 
10: 
10: 
11: 


00-10: 
05-10: 
lo-io: 
30-10: 
40-11: 
20-11: 


10    The  Lord's  Prayer. 
15    Psalm  2 J. 
18    Rest  Exercise. 
00    Bible  Story  Period. 

1.  Review,  "The  Little  Maid  in 
Syria." 

2.  Presentation  of  "The  Good  Sa- 
maritan," page  71,  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 

3.  Repetitions. 

4.  "Socialized  story." 

5.  Table  Work.  Paste  picture,  write 
title  of  story.  Draw  and  cut  out 
donkey. 

05    Calisthenics. 

10    Song.    "Jewels." 

30    Mission  Work. 

40    Recess. 

20    Assembly  Period. 

25    Dismissal  in  classroom. 


9:00-  9:05 
9:05-  9:10 
9:1a-  9:15 
9: 15-  9: 18 
9: 18-10:00 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  2 — ^Number  15 

"Morning''  "We  Praise  Thee,  Lord.'' 
The  Lord's  Prayer. 
Psalm  23. 
Rest  Exercise. 
Bible  Story  Period. 

Review  titles  of  all  groups. 

Review  dramatizations. 

Review  as  many  stories  as  possi- 
ble. 
A  game  or  calisthenics. 
Song.    "Jewels,"    or    "Sweet   Story    of 
Old." 


10: 00-10: 05 
10:05-10:  lO 


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lo:  10-10:30  Review  Mission  Work, 

10:30-10:40  Recess. 

10: 40-1 1 :  20  Assembly  Period. 

11:  20-11 :  25  Dismissal  in  classroom. 


GRADE  III 

Books  and  Materials  for  Grade  III 

Vacation  Religious  Day  School  Manual.    Hazel  Straight 

Stafford.    One  copy. 
Five  Little  Strangers  and  How  They  Came  To  Live  in 

America.    Julia  Agusta  Schwartz. 
Graded  Bible  Stories.     William  James  Mutch.     (Chris- 
tian Nurture,  Ripon,  Wisconsin.)     One  copy. 
Child  Religion  in  song  and  Story — First  book.    Georgia 

Louise  Chamberlain  and  Mary  Root  Kern.     (Univer- 
sity of  Chicago  Press.)     One  copy. 
Models  for  Grade  I  may  be  used  in  this  grade  as  lessons 

suggest  their  use. 
Pictures: 

Wilde,  360,  362,  608,  413,  414,  586,  559,  566,  382,  34, 

105. 

'Finding  a  Wife  for  Isaac,"  Wilde,  360. 

^'Bringing  Rebekah,"  Wilde,  362. 

''Jacob  in  House  of  Laban,"  Wilde,  608. 

''Going  to  Moab,"  Wilde,  413. 

^'Ruth  and  Naomi,"  Wilde,  414. 

''Ruth  The  Gleaner,"  Wilde,  586. 

''Cain  and  Abel,"  Wilde,  559. 

"Jacob  and  Esau,"  Wilde,  566. 

'Moses  and  Aaron,"  Wilde,  382. 

"The  Lost  Boy,"  Wilde,  34. 

"The  Wayward  Son,"  Wilde,  105. 

W.  A.  Wilde  Company,  120  Boylston 

Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

Each  child  should  have  an  ordinary  composition  book. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  3 — Number  i 

9:00-  9:05    Enrollment. 

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9:05-9:10    Song.    Review  "Sweet  Story  of  Old," 
page  242  in  Child  Religion  in  Song  and 
Story. 
9: 10-  9: 15    Scripture.    Review  Psalm  23. 
9: 15-  9: 18    The  Lord^s  Prayer. 
9: 18-  9:  25    Prayer  Song.    Page  257  in  The  Sunday 

Kindergarten,  first  verse. 
9:  25-  9:35    Learn  half  of  following: 

"Love  God  with  all    your    soul   and 
strength, 
With  all  your  heart  and  mind, 
And  love  your  neighbor  as  yourself, 

Be  faithful,  just,  and  kind. 
Deal  with  another  as  youM  have 

Another  deal  with  you: 
What  you're  unwilling  to  receive, 
Be  sure  you  never  do.'' 
9: 35-10:  30    Bible  Story. 

1.  Presentation  of  stories,  "Finding 
a  Wife  for  Isaac,"  3.  i,  page  75,  and 
"Bringing  Rebekah,"  3.  2,  page  77, 
by  teacher,  following  very  closely 
direction  and  substance  in  Mutch's 
Graded  Bible  Stories.  Use  model  of 
waterjar  and  well. 

2.  Naming  of  story. 

3.  Repetitions  by  pupils  (do  not 
prolong  this  beyond  point  of  interest). 

4.  "SociaHzed  story"  (see  directions 
for  first  day  of  Second  Grade). 

5.  Notebook  work  as  suggested  in 
Graded  Bible  Stories. 

6.  Simple  dramatization  of  story  if 
there  is  time.  Have  the  children  work 
out  the  dramatization,  under  teacher's 
guidance,  of  course,  the  object  being 
to  impress  more  firmly  actual  scriptural 


64      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

knowledge  rather  than  dramatic  effect. 
Do  not  interpolate  imaginary  conver- 
sation, keep  to  Bible. 

Persons : 

Servant.  Rebekah's  father. 

Rebekah.  Rebekah^s  brother, 

Laban. 
Camels  represented  by  children. 

{Pantomime:  Servant  comes  to  well — a  cir- 
cle of  chairs — camels  kneel  near  by; 
servant  kneels  in  prayer  by  well.  Looks 
up  and  sees  Rebekah  coming  with  pitcher 
on  shoulder.) 

Servant:  Give  me  to  drink,  I  pray  thee, 
a  little  water  from  thy  pitcher. 

Rebekah:  Drink,  sir.  {Places  pitcher  on 
hands;  servant  drinks)  I  will  draw  for 
thy  camels  also.     {Gives  camels  drink) 

Servant:  Whose  daughter  art  thou? 

Rebekah:  The  daughter  of  Bethuel, 
Nahor's  son.  {Servant  gives  her  ring  and 
two  bracelets) 

Servant:  Is  there  room  in  thy  father's 
house  for  us  to  lodge  in? 

Rebekah  :  We  have  both  straw  and  pro- 
vision enough  and  room  to  lodge  in. 

Servant:  Blessed  be  Jehovah,  who  hath 
led  me  in  the  way  to  the  house  of  my 
master's  brother. 

{Pantomime:  Rebekah  runs  into  tent — 
oblong  of  chairs  —  shows  her  presents, 
points  to  well.     Laban  goes  to  well) 

Laban:  Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the 
Lord;  I  have  prepared  the  house,  and 
room  for  the  camels.  {Laban  and  ser- 
vant enter  tent,  servant  bows  to  all  in 
tenty  sits  down,  food  is  set  before  him) 


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Servant:  I  will  not  eat  until  I  have  told 
my  errand,  I  am  Abraham's  servant, 
and  I  am  come  to  seek  a  wife  from 
his  kindred  for  his  son. 

Lab  an:  This  thing  is  from  the  Lord,  and 
there  is  nothing  left  for  us  to  say. 

Father:  Behold  Rebekah  is  before  thee. 
Take  her  and  go  and  let  her  be  thy 
master's  son's  wife,  as  the  Lord  hath 
spoken. 

Mother:  Let  her  stay  with  us  at  least 
ten  days. 

Servant:  Hinder  me  not,  seeing  the  Lord 
hath  prospered  my  way. 

Family:  Wilt  thou  go  with  the  man? 

Rebekah:  I  will  go. 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
10 :  40- 11:20    General  A  ssembly. 

11:  20-11:30  Memory  Work,  Learn  following  portion 
of  Psalm  95.  Following  arrangement 
given  below  or  that  found  in  Modern 
Reader's  Bible,  edited  by  Dr.  Moulton. 
Explain  to  children  that  it  is  an  an- 
them sung  at  a  festival. 

"0  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord; 
Let  us  make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  rock 

of  our  salvation. 
Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with 

thanksgiving. 
Let  us  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  him 

with  psalms." 
11: 30-12: 00    Mission  Work.     "The  Little  Red  Child," 
in  Five  Little  Strangers.   Plan  to  spend 
one  week  on  this. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  3 — Number  2 
9:00-  9:05    Mark  attendance. 


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9:05-  9:10    Song.    Review  "Morning,"  page  226  in 

Child  Religion  in  Song  and  Story. 
9: 10-  9:  15    Review  Psalm  2j. 
9:  15-  9:  18    Lord's  Prayer. 
9:  18-  9:  25    Prayer  Song.     Same  as  first  day. 
9:  25-  9:35    Devotional  Verse.    Same  as  first  day. 
9:  35-10:  30    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  dramatization  of  Rebekah 
story. 

2.  Presentation  of  story  3  on  page 
78  in  Graded  Lessons,  "Jacob  Goes 
after  a  Wife."  Show  model  of  Oriental 
tent. 

3.  Naming  of  story. 

4.  Repetitions  of  story. 

5.  "Socialized  story." 

6.  Notebook  work. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:  40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:  20-11:30    Memory  Work.     Drill  on  first  stanza  of 

Psalm  95. 
11:30-12:00    Mission  Work.     "Little  Red  Child." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  3 — Number  3 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 
9:05-9:10    Song.     "Morning." 
9: 10-  9: 15    Scripture.    First  stanza  of  Festival  An- 
them given  in  hearty  unison  (Psalm 

95)- 
9: 15-  9: 18     The  Lord's  Prayer, 

9:  18-  9:  25     Prayer  Song. 

9:25-  9:35    Devotional  Verse. 

9:35-10:30    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  titles  of  Kinsman  stories; 
review  in  particular  Story  3. 

2.  Presentation  of  new  story,  com- 
bine stories  3.  4  and  3.  5.    "Ruth  and 


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Naomi,"  pages  79,  80  in  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 

3.  Naming  of  story. 

4.  Repetitions. 

5.  Notebook  work. 

6.  Dramatize  Ruth  and  Naomi  epi- 
sode. 

Persons: 
Ruth. 
Naomi. 
Orpah. 
(All  walk  together  a  ways.  Naomi  stops, 
faces  them) 
Naomi:  It  is  better  for  you  to  return,  each 
of  you  to  your  mother's  house.     The 
Lord  deal  kindly  with  you,  as  ye  have 
dealt  with  the  dead,  and  with  me.    The 
Lord  grant  that  ye  may  find  rest,  each 
of  you  in  the  house  of  her  husband. 
Orpah  and  Ruth:    Nay  but  we  will  re- 
turn with  thee  to  thy  people. 
{Orpah  kisses  Naomi — with  arm  across 
face  turns  to  go  back). 
Naomi:  Behold,  thy  sister-in-law  is  gone 
back  to  her  people,  and  to  her  gods; 
return  thou  after  her. 
Ruth:  Entreat  me  not  to  leave  thee,  for 
whither   thou   goest,   I  will   go;    and 
where  thou  lodgest,  I  will  lodge;  thy 
people  shall  be  my  people,  and  thy  God 
my  God.     (Go  away  arm  in  arm.) 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
10:  40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

II :  20-11 :  30    Memory  Work.     Psalm  95.     Half  of  class 
learn  and  give: 
"For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God, 
And  a  great  King  above  all  gods. 


68      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

In  his  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the 
earth/' 
Let  other  half  give  it.    Do  not  allow  all 
class  to  give  it  in  unison,  because  it  is 
a  seroichorus  and  should  be  given  as 
such,  in  contrast  to  the  full  chorus 
portions.     However,  see  to  it  that  each 
child  knows  the  hnes. 
11:30-12:00    Mission  Work.     "Little  Red  Child." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  3 — Number  4 

9 :  GO-  9 :  05     Enrollment. 

9:05-  9: 10    Review  Song.     "We  Praise  Thee,  Lord," 

page  207  in  Child  Religion  in  Song  and 

Story. 
9: 10-  9:  15    Scripture.    Review    as    far    as    learned 

Psalm  95  giving  it  properly  in  chorus 

and  semichorus. 
9: 15-  9: 18     The  Lord*s  Prayer. 
9: 18-  9:  25    Prayer  Song. 
9:25-  9:35    Devotional  Verse. 
9  :35-io:30    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  story  of  Ruth. 

2.  Presentation  of  story,  "Ruth  the 
Gleaner,"  page  81,  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 

3.  Naming  of  story. 

4.  Repetitions. 

5.  "Socialized  story!" 

6.  Notebook  work. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 1 :  30    Memory  Work.    Remainder  of  semichorus 

Psalm  95,  drilled  on  as  before  suggested. 

"The  heights  of  the  mountains  are  his 
also. 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      69 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it; 
And  his  hands  formed  the  dry  land.'' 
11:30-12:00    Mission  Work,     "Little  Red  Child." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  3 — Number  5 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Enrollment. 

9:05-9:10    Review     Song.       "We      Praise      Thee, 

Lord." 
9: 10-  9: 15    Scripture.     Give  Psalm  95 — chorus  and 

semichonis. 
9: 15-  9: 18     The  Lord's  Prayer, 
9: 18-  9:  25    Prayer  Song. 
9:25-  9:35    Devotional  Verse, 
9:35-10:30    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  two  previous  stories  of 
Ruth. 

2.  Presentation  of  story,  "Ruth 
Marries  Boaz,"  page  82,  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 

3.  Naming  of  story. 

4.  Repetitions. 

5.  "Socialized  story." 

6.  Notebook  work. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10:40-11:20    General  Assembly. 
11:20-11:30    Memory  Work.     Psalm  95 — Chorus: 

"O,    come   let   us   worship   and   bow 

down; 
Let    us    kneel    before    the    Lord   our 
Maker  (Have  the  children  kneel ,  and  bow 
heads.) 
Semichonis: 

"For  he  is  our  God, 

And  we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture 

and  the  sheep  of  his  hand." 
11:30-12:00    Mission  Work.     Review     "Little     Red 
Child." 


70      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  3 — Number  6 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 

9: 05-  9: 10    Review  Song.     "Sweet  Story  of  Old." 

9: 10-  9: 15     Give  in  as  finished  way  as  possible  all  of 

Psalm  95  that  has  been  learned. 
9: 15-  9:  20    Prayer  Song, 

9:20-9:30    Learn   a   portion   of    following   prayer. 
(This  prayer  to  be  learned  and  used  for 
remainder  of  session.) 
"Father,  lead  me  day  by  day, 
Ever  in  thine  own  good  way; 
Teach  me  to  be  pure  and  true, 
Show  me  what  I  ought  to  do. 
When  in  danger,  make  me  brave; 
Make    me    know    that    thou    canst 

save; 
Keep  me  safe  by  thy  dear  side; 
Let  me  in  thy  love  abide. 
When  I'm  tempted  to  do  wrong, 
Make  me  steadfast,  wise,  and  strong, 
And  when  all  alone  I  stand, 
Shield  me  with  thy  mighty  hand." 
9:30-10:30    Review  the  ^'Kinsman^^  stories. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10: 40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 
11:20-11:30    Memory  Work.    Review  Psalm  95. 
1 1 :  30-12 :  00    Mission  Work.  "The  Little  Black  Child," 
in    Five    Little    Strangers.       Spend 
second  week  on  this. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  3 — ^Number  7 

9 :  00-  9 :  05  Record  attendance. 

9: 05-  9: 10  Review  Song.    "Sweet  Story  of  Old." 

9: 10-  9: 15  Psalm  g§. 

9: 15-  9:  20  Prayer  Song. 

9:  20-  9:  35  Prayer. 


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9'  35-10: 30    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  story  of  Baby  Moses  and 
how  his  sister  looked  after  him,  first- 
grade  work.  Spend  enough  time  on 
this  to  have  the  story  told  well. 

2.  Presentation  of  story,  "Cain  and 
Abel,"  page  88,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  Naming  of  story. 

4.  Repetitions. 

5.  "Socialized  story." 

6.  Notebook  work. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 
II :  20-11 :  30    Memory  Work.    Drill  on  Psalm  95. 
11:30-12:00    Mission   Work.    "The      Little      Black 
Child." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  3 — Number  8 

9:00-9:05    Record  attendance. 
9:05-9:10    Song.    "Morning." 
9: 10-  9: 15    Psalm  g^. 
9:15-  9:20    Prayer  Song. 
9:  20-  9:  35    Prayer. 
9:35-10:30    Bible  Story . 

1.  Review  "Brother  Story"  of  yes- 
terday. 

2.  Presentation  of  story,  "Abram 
and  Lot,"  page  89,  Graded  Stories. 

3.  Naming  of  story. 

4.  Repetitions. 

5.  "Socialized  story." 

6.  Notebook  work. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  A  ssembly. 

11:20-11:30    Memory    Work.    Psalm    100.      Explain 

that  this  is  another  portion  of  same 

festal  anthem. 


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Learn: 

"Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all 

ye  lands. 
Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness: 
Come  before  his  presence  with  singing." 
1 1 :  30-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work .   ' 'The  Little  Black  Child." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  3 — Number  9 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-  9: 10    Song.     "We  Praise  Thee,  Lord." 

9: 10-  9: 15    Psalm   p5 — first  and    second  verses  of 

Psalm  100. 
9: 15-  9:  20    Prayer  Song. 
9:  20-  9:  35     Prayer. 
9 :  35-10 :  30    Bihle  Story. 

1.  Review  two  "Brother"  stories. 

2.  Presentation  of  story,  "Jacob  and 
Esau,"  page  90,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  Naming  of  story. 

4.  Questions  about  story. 

5.  Repetitions  of  story. 

6.  Learn  verse  on  page  91  Graded 
Bible  Stories. 

7.  "Socialized  story." 

8.  Notebook  work. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 
11:20-11:30    Memory    Work.    Psalm    100 — verse  3. 
(Learn  as  semichorus) : 
"Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God; 
It  is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  we  are 

his; 
We  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his 
pasture." 
1 1 :  30-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work.    "The  Little  Black  Child." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  3 — Number  io 
9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendatKe. 


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9: 05-  9: 10    Song.     "We  Praise  Thee,  Lord." 
9: 10-  9: 15    Psalm  100  as  far  as  learned. 
9: 15-  9:  25    Prayer  Song. 
9:25-  9:35    Prayer. 
9»  35-10*  30    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  story  of  Jacob  and  Esau, 
and  memory  verse. 

2.  Recall  information  about  Moses. 
Ask  who  his  sister  was,  what  she  did 
for  him.    Ask  if  he  had  a  brother. 

3.  Presentation  of  story,  "Moses  and 
Aaron,'*  pages  91  and  94,  Graded 
Bible  Stories. 

4.  Naming  of  story. 

5.  Repetitions  of  story. 

6.  "Socialized  story." 

7.  Notebook  work. 
10 :  30-10 :  40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  A  ssembly. 

11:20-11:30    Memory  Work.       Psalm   100 — verse    4 
(Learn  as  full  chorus) : 
Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving, 
And  into  his  courts  with  praise : 
Give  thanks  unto  him,  and  bless  his 
name. 

1 1 :  30-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work.   Review  "The  Little  Black 
Child." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  3 — ^Number  ii 

9 :  00-  9 :  05     Record  attendance. 

9:05-  9: 10    Song.    "Jewels,"  page  202  in  Child  Re- 
ligion in  Song  and  Story. 
9: 10-  9: 15     Psalm  100. 
9: 15-  9:  25     Prayer  Song. 
9:25-  9:35    Prayer. 
9:  35-10:  30    Bible  Story. 

I.  Review  all  Brother  stories. 


74      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

lo:  30-10:  40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  A  ssembly. 

11:20-11:30    Memory   Work.       Psalm   100 — verse    5 

(Learn  as  semichorus) : 

"For  the  Lord  is  good; 

His  mercy  endureth  for  ever; 

And  his  faithfulness  unto  all  gener- 
ations." 
11:30-12:00    Mission   Work,    "The   Little      Brown 

Child,"    in    Five    Little    Strangers. 

Spend  last  week  on  this. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  3 — Number  12 

9: 00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 
9:05-9:10    Song.    "Jewels." 
9: 10-  9: 15    Psalm  100. 
9: 15-  9:  25    Prayer  Song. 
9- 25- 9: 35    Prayer. 
9:35-10:30    Bible  Story. 

1.  Recall  First-Grade  stories  about 
Jesus's  babyhood.  If  children  have 
not  seen  it,  show  model  of  "Nativity 
Grotto." 

2.  Presentation  of  story,  "The  Lost 
Boy,"  page  95,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 
Show  model  of  "Ancient  Jerusalem." 

3.  Naming  story. 

4.  Repetitions. 

5.  "Socialized  story." 

6.  Notebook  work. 
10: 30-10: 40    Recess. 

10: 40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-11:30  Memory  Work.  Drill  on  Festal  An- 
them. 

11:30-12:00  Mission  Work.  "The  Little  Brown 
Child." 


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Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  3 — ^Number  13 

9:00-  9:05    Record  attendance. 
9:05-9:10    Song.     "Jewels." 
9: 10-  9: 15    Psalms  g5  and  100. 
9: 15-  9:  25    Prayer  Song, 
9:25-9:35    Prayer. 
9:  35-10:  30    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  "The  Lost  Boy"  story. 

2.  Presentation  of  Story,  "Jesus  Pro- 
vides for  His  Mother,"  page  97,  Graded 
Bible  Stories. 

3.  Naming  of  Story. 

4.  Repetitions. 

5.  "Socialized  story." 

6.  Notebook  work. 
10:  30-10: 40    Recess. 

10: 40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

II :  20-11 :  30    Memory  Work.    Drill  on  Festal  Anthem. 
11:30-12:00    Mission    Work.      "The    Little    Brown 
Child." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  3 — Number  14 

9: 00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 
9:05-9:10    Song.  "Jewels." 
9: 10-  9: 15     Psalms  Qj  and  100. 
9: 15-  9:  25    Prayer  Song. 
9:25-9:35    Prayer. 
9: 35-10: 30    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  story  for  yesterday. 

2.  Presentation  of  story,  page  100 
in  Graded  Bible  Stories,  "The  Way- 
ward Son." 

3.  Naming  of  story. 

4.  Repetitions. 

5.  Notebook  work. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 


76      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

lo:  40-11:  20    General  Assembly. 
1 1 :  20-1 1 :  30    Review  Psalm  2j. 

11:30-12:00    Mission    Work.     "The    Little    Brown 
Child." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  3 — Number  15. 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-  9:  10    Song.    Let  children  choose. 

9: 10-  9:  20    Psalm  2 J.    Psalms  p5  and  100. 

9:  20-  9:  25     Prayer  Song. 

9:  25-  9:  35    The  Lord^s  Prayer  and  Prayer  verse. 

9: 35-10:  30    Bible  Story. 

I.  Dramatize  "Wayward  Son"  story. 
Persons: 

Father.  Servants. 

Son.  Child  for  inter- 

lude. 
Son:  Father,  give  me  the  portion  of  thy 
goods  that  falleth  to  me. 
{Father  counts  out  money,  gives  it  to  son, 
shakes  his  head  mournfully,  takes  his  son's 
hand.) 

Child:  (Let  one  of  the  children  describe 
what  happened  from  time  boy  left  until 
he  is  a  swineherd) 
Son:  How  many  hired  servants  of  my 
father's  have  bread  enough  and  to 
spare,  and  I  perish  here  with  hunger! 
I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father.  {Gets 
up,  walks  away;  father  sees  son  coming, 
rufis  to  him,  kisses  him.)  Father,  I 
have  sinned  against  heaven  and  in  thy 
sight.  I  am  no  longer  worthy  to  be 
called  thy  son. 
Father  {Turning  to  servants):  Bring  forth 
quickly  the  best  robe,  and  put  it  on 
him;  and  put  a  ring  on  his  hand,  and 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      77 

shoes  on  his  feet;  and  bring  the  fatted 
calf,  and  kill  it,  and  let  us  eat  and 
make  merry,  for  this  my  son  was  dead, 
and  is  alive  again;  he  was  lost  and  is 
found. 

(Servants  join  hands ^  skip  in  merriment. 
Father  and  son  walk  of  arm  in  arm,  looking 
happy) 

10: 30-10: 40    Recess, 

10: 40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 1 :  30    Psalms  gj  and  100. 

11:30-12:00    Mission  Work.    "The     Little     Brown 
Child." 


GRADE  IV 


Books  and  Materials  for  Grade  IV 

Vacation  Religious  Day  School  Manual.   Hazel  Straight 
Stafford.    One  copy. 

"Adrift  on  the  Ice  Pan.'^    Wilfred  Grenfell.    One  copy. 

"Dr.  Luke  of  the  Labrador."    Duncan.    One  copy. 

Autobiography  of  Wilfred  Grenfell.    One  copy. 

Graded  Bible  Stories.     William  James  Mutch.     (Chris- 
tian Nurture,  Ripon.  Wisconsin.)    One  copy. 

Pictures : 
Wilde,  368,  476,  46,  47,  114,  161,  347,  560.^ 
Only  one  of  each  is  necessary  for  illustration.     Often 

found  in  Public  Libraries. 
Each  child  should  have  an  ordinary  composition  book. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — ^Number  i 


9:00-  9:05 
9:05-  9:10 


9: 10-10:00 


10: 00-10: 05 


Record  attendance. 

Song.  "Praise  God,  from  whom  all  bless- 
ings flow."  See  that  children  sing 
this  with  spirit. 

Bible  Story.     "Joseph  and  His  Brothers." 

1.  Presentation  of  story  by  teacher 
according  to  directions  under  3,  page 
124,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

2.  "Socialized  story"  (see  directions, 
page  44). 

3.  Notebook  work. 

Rest  Exercise.  Simple  calisthenics  (see 
grade  i).  Marching,  or  singing  may 
be  used  at  this  time  for  relaxation. 
Vary  the  sort  of  exercise  daily. 

Meditation  Exercise.  Sometimes  have 
the  children  close  their  eyes  and  im- 
agine the  picture  which  the  teacher 
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VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      79 

reads.  ("Hiawatha,"  description  of 
June  in  "Vision  of  Sir  Launfal,"  de- 
scriptive stanzas  in  Lowell's  "To  a 
DandeHon,"  "Snow  Bound,"  "Daffo- 
dils," may  be  used.) 

10:05-10:30  Memory  Work.  Review  The  Lord's 
Prayer.  Psalm  23.  If  there  is  time, 
review  and  sing  "Sweet  Story  of 
Old." 

10: 30-10: 40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  A  ssembly. 

11:20-12:00  Mission  Work.  Dr.  Grenfell  in  Labra- 
dor. Devote  the  mission  period  dur- 
ing the  entire  session  to  presenting  Dr. 
Grenfeirs  life  and  work.  Read  aloud 
Adrift  on  an  Ice  Pan.  Leave  time 
each  day  for  pupils  to  recite  on  what 
they  have  been  told. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — Number  2 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 
9:  05-  9: 10    Song.    "Praise  God,  from  whom  all  bless- 
ings flow." 
9:10-10:00    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  yesterday's  story. 

2.  Presentation  of  "David  and  His 
Brothers,"  page  126,  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 

3.  "Socialized  story." 

4.  Notebook  work. 
10: 00-10: 05    Rest  exercise. 

10:  05-10:  20    Memory  Work.    "Beatitudes" — Matthew 

5.     Learn  two. 
10:  20-10: 30    Song.     "Sweet  Story  of  Old." 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10: 40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 
11:20-12:00    Mission  Work.    "Dr.  Grenfell." 


8o      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  4 — ^Number  3 


9:00-  9:05 
9:05-  9:10 
9: 10-10:00 


10:00-10:05 
10: 05-10:  20 
10: 20-10:30 

10:30-10:40 
10: 40-11:  20 
11: 20-12:00 


Record  attendance. 
Song.     ''Doxology." 
Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  yesterday's  story. 

2.  Presentation  of  —  "Goliath  of 
Gath,"  page  127,  Graded  Bible 
Stories.  For  illustration  let  teacher 
prepare  a  platter  or  pasteboard  box 
of  sand  representation  of  battle  ground, 
draw  in  the  brook;  stick  in  matches  for 
soldiers  on  opposing  sides;  a  toothpick 
for  David ;  large  twig  for  giant.  Also  let 
teacher  look  up  and  explain  with  draw- 
ing the  kind  of  a  sling  shot  David  used. 

3.  "Socialized  story." 

4.  Notebook  work. 
Rest  Exercise. 

Memory  Work.     "Beatitudes." 

Song.    First  verse  "Brightly  Gleams  Our 

Banner." 
Recess. 

General  Assembly. 
Mission  Work.    "Dr.  Grenfell." 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  4 — Number  4 

9:  00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-  9:10    Song.    "Brightly  Gleams  Our  Banner." 

9: 10-10:00    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review. 

2.  Presentation  of  stories  45,  "Da- 
vid and  Jonathan,"  page  129,  and  47, 
"A  Friend  in  Need,"  page  132,  in 
Graded  Bible  Stories.  Get  illustration 
of  bow  and  arrow,  real  one  is  best; 
draw  one  on  board. 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      8i 


10:00-10:05 
10:05-10:  20 
10:  20-10: 30 

10: 30-10: 40 
10:40-11: 20 
11: 20-12:00 


3.  "Socialized  story." 

4.  Notebook  work. 
Rest  Exercise. 

Memory  Work.     "Beatitudes." 

Song.    "Brightly  Gleams  Our  Banner." 

Start  at  second  verse. 
Recess. 

General  Assembly. 
Mission  Work.     "Dr.  Grenfell." 


Daily 

9:00-  9: 
9:05-  9: 
9: 10-10: 

10:00-10: 
10: 05-10: 
10:  20-10: 

10:30-10: 
10:40-11: 
11:  20-12: 


Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — Number  5 

05    Record  attendance. 

10    Song.     "Brightly  Gleams  Our  Banner." 

00  Bible  Story.  Thorough  review  of  "Bro- 
ther and  Friend"  series  to  date. 

05    Rest  Exercise. 

20    Memory  Work.    Review  "Beatitudes. 

30  Finish  second  verse  of  "Brightly  Gleams 
Our  Banner."     Sing  both  verses. 

40    Recess. 

20    General  Assembly. 

00    Mission  Work.     "Dr.  Grenfell." 


9:00-  9:05 
9:05-  9:10 
9: 10-10:  00 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — Number  6 

Record  attendance. 

Song.     "Brightly  Gleams  Our  Banner." 

Bible  Story. 

1.  Recall  "Jacob-Esau"  stories,  Mo- 
ses, Aaron,  Abraham,  and  Lot. 

2.  Presentation  of  "Andrew  and  Si- 
mon," page  136,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  "Socialized  story." 

4.  Notebook  work. 
Rest  Exercise. 

Memory  Work.    Finish  "Beatitudes." 
Song.    Third   verse,    "Brightly   Gleams 

Our  Banner." 


10:00-10:05 
10:05-10:  20 
10: 20-10:30 


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10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:  40-11:  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00    Mission  Work.     "Dr.  Grenfell." 


9:00-  9:05 
9:05-  9: 10 

9: 10-10:00 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — Number  7 

Record  attendance. 

Song.    Three  verses  of  "Brightly  Gleams 

Our  Banner." 
Bible  Story. 

1.  Review. 

2.  New  story  "The  First  Four  Dis- 
ciples," page  137,  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 

3.  "Socialized  story." 

4.  Notebook  work. 
Rest  Exercise. 
Memory  Work.    Drill  on  "Beatitudes." 

Have  boys  say  one  beatitude;  girls  the 

next  beatitude,  etc. 
Song.     "Sweet  Story  of  Old." 
Recess. 

General  Assembly. 
Mission  Work.    "Dr.  Grenfell." 


10:00-10:05 
10:05-10: 20 


10:  20-10: 30 

10:30-10:40 
10: 40-11:  20 
11:  20-12:  00 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — ^Number  8 

9:00-  9:05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-  9: 10    Review  Song.    "We  Praise  Thee,  Lord." 

9 :  10-10 :  00    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  first   part  of   "Prodigal 
Son,"  Grade  III,  page  72. 

2.  New  story,  "Brother  of  Wa3n^ard 
Son,"  page  139,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  Simple  dramatization 
Persons: 

Servant. 
Elder  Son. 
Father. 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      83 

Elder  Son  {to  servant):  What  is  the 
meaning  of  the  music  and  dancing 
which  I  hear? 
Servant:  Thy  brother  is  come;  and  thy 
father  hath  killed  the  fatted  calf,  be- 
cause he  hath  received  him  safe  and 
sound. 
Elder  Son  {stamping  his  foot  and  looking 
angry) :  I  will  not  go  in  to  such  merry- 
making. 
Father  {coming  out  and  taking  son  by 
hand,  trying  to  lead  him):  Come,  my 
son,  and  make  merry  with  us. 
Elder  Son:  These  many  years  do  I 
serve  thee,  and  I  never  transgressed  a 
commandment  of  thine,  and  yet  thou 
never  gavest  me  a  kid,  that  I  might 
make  merry  with  my  friends;  but  when 
this  thy  son  came,  which  hath  devoured 
thy  Hving,  thou  killedst  for  him  the 
fatted  calf. 
Father:  Son,  thou  art  ever  with  me, 
and  all  that  is  mine  is  thine.  But  it 
was  meet  to  make  merry  and  be  glad, 
for  this  thy  brother  was  dead,  and  is 
alive  again;  and  was  lost,  and  is 
found. 

10:00-10:05     Notebook  Work. 

10:05-10:20  Memory  Work.  "Beatitudes.''  Have 
children  stand  in  line;  let  each  child 
recite  a  beatitude.  Then  have  all  the 
beatitudes  repeated  in  unison. 

10:20-10:30  Song.  "Brightly  Gleams  Our  Ban- 
ner." 

10 :  30-10 :  40    Recess. 

10: 40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

II :  20-12 :  00    Mission  Work. 


84      VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 


9:00-  9:05 
9:05-  9: 10 
9: 10-10:00 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — ^Number  9 
Record  attendance. 
Song.    "We  Praise  Thee,  Lord." 
Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  dramatization. 

2.  Presentation  of  "Martha  and 
Mary,"  page  140,  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 

3.  Illustration — ^borrow  from  first- 
grade  model  of  Oriental  house.  As  the 
lesson  is  short  be  prepared  to  tell  some- 
thing extra  about  Oriental  way  of  hv- 
ing  in  homes.  If  model  is  not  obtain- 
able, get  pictures  and  material  from 
public  library. 

4.  Notebook  work. 
Rest  Exercise. 
Memory  Work.    Start  to  learn  the  story 

of  "The  Good  Samaritan."  Begin- 
ning, "A  certain  lawyer  said  unto 
Jesus,  *Who  is  my  neighbor?'  " 

Song.  "Brightly  Gleams  Our  Ban- 
ner." 

Recess. 

General  Assembly, 

Mission  Work, 


10:00-10:05 
10:05-10:  20 


10:  20-10: 30 


10:30-10:40 
10:40-11: 20 
11:  20-12:00 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — Number  10 


9:00-  9:05 
9:05-  9:10 
9: 10-10:00 


10:00-10:05 


Record  attendance. 

Song.    "We  Praise  Thee,  Lord." 

Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  "Martha  and  Mary." 

2.  New  Story,  "Our  Elder  Brother," 
page  141,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  "Socialized  story." 

4.  Notebook  work. 
Rest  Exercise 


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10: 05-10:  20 

10:  20-10:  30 
10:  30-10: 40 
10: 40-11:  20 
11:  20-12: 00 


Memory  Work.     Continue  learning  story 

of  ''The  Good  Samaritan." 
Song.     "America." 
Recess. 

General  Assembly. 
Mission  Work. 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — Number  ii 
05    Record  attendance. 


9:00-  9: 
9:05-  9: 
9: 10-10: 

10:00-10: 
10:05-10: 
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10:  30-10: 
10:40-11: 
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Song.     "America." 

Bible  Story.    Thorough  review  of  "Broth- 
er" stories. 
Rest  Exercise. 

Memory  Work.    "The  Good  Samaritan." 
Song.    "Brightly  Gleams  Our  Banner." 
Recess. 

General  Assembly. 
Mission  Work. 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — ^Number  12 

9: 00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-9:10    Song.    "Jewels."    Review  song. 

9: 10-10:  00    Bible  Story. 

1.  Let  teacher  tell  simply  about  the 
beginnings  of  things,  pages  150  and 
151,  Graded  Bible  Stories,  as  prelude 
to  story  about  Noah. 

2.  New  story,  "The  Great  Ark," 
page  155,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  Repetitions. 

4.  Notebook  work. 
Rest  Exercise. 

Memory  Work.     "The  Good  Samaritan." 
Song.    Let  children  choose  a  song. 
Recess. 

General  Assembly. 
Mission  Work. 


10:00-10:05 
10:05-10:  20 
10:  20-10:  30 
10:  30-10:  40 
10:  40-11:  20 
11:  20-12:  00 


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Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — Number  13 


9 : 00-  9 : 

9-05-  9: 
9: 10-10: 


05 
10 

00 


10:00-10: 
10:05-10: 
10:  20-10: 
10:  30-10: 
10:40-11: 
11:  20-12: 


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30 
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20 

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Record  attendance. 
Song.     ^'America." 
Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  'The  Great  Ark"  story. 

2.  New  story,  "The  Great  Flood," 
page  156,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  Repetitions  of  story. 

4.  Notebook  work. 
Rest  Exercises. 

Memory  Work.  "The  Good  Samaritan." 

"Brightly  Gleams  Our  Baimer." 

Recess. 

General  Assembly. 

Mission  Work. 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — Number  14 
05    Record  attendance. 


9:00-  9: 
9:05-  9: 
9: 10-10: 


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00 


10:00-10; 
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11:  20-12 


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Song.     "We  Praise  Thee,  Lord." 
Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  "The  Great  Flood." 

2.  Newstory,"The  Bow  of  Promise," 
page  157,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  Repetitions  of  story. 

4.  Notebook  work. 
Rest  Exercise. 

Memory  Work.    "The  Good  Samaritan." 

"Brightly  Gleams  Our  Banner." 

Recess. 

General  Assembly. 

Mission  Work. 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  4 — Number  15 


9:00-  9:05 
9:05-  9:10 
9: 10-10: 00 


Record  attendance. 
Song.    "Doxology,'- 
Bible  Story, 


>.♦  ct 


America." 


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I.  Review  thoroughly  last  three 
stories  taught  and  as  many  of  others  as 
there  is  time  for.  A  list  of  questions 
to  be  answered  may  suffice  for  earher 
stories. 

10: 00-10: 05    Rest  Exercise. 

10: 05-10:  25  Review.  "Beatitudes."  "The  Good  Samar- 
itan." 

10:  25-10:  30    Song.   "Brightly  Gleams  Our  Banner." 

10:  30-10: 40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work, 


GRADE  V 

Books  and  Materials  for  Grade  V 

Vacation  Religious  Day  School  Manual.     Hazel  Straight 

Stafford.     One  copy. 
The  Story  of  John  G.  Paton.     Rev.  James  Paton  (A.  C. 

Armstrong  and  Son,  New  York).     One  copy. 
Graded  Bible  Stories.     William  James  Mutch.     (Chris- 
tian Nurture,  Ripon,  Wisconsin) .     One  copy. 
Pictures : 

Sargent's  "Daniel,"  Wilde,  505. 

''Feast  of  Belshazzar,"  Wilde,  620. 

''Daniel  in  the  Lions'  Den,"  Wilde,  525. 

"Peter  The  Unheroic,"  WUde,  139. 

"Stoning  of  Stephen,"  Wilde,  392. 

"Paul  and  Barnabas  at  Lystra,"  Wilde,  459. 

"Paul  Before  Mob,"  Wilde,  446. 

W.  A.  Wilde  Company,  120  Boylston 

Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

Wilde,  505,  620,  525,  139,  392,  459,  446. 

Only  one  needed  to  pass  around  for  illustration.     Most 
public  libraries  have  these  pictures. 

Each  child  should  have  a  notebook  and  a  Bible. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  5 — Number  i 
9:00-  9:05     Enrollment. 
9:05-  9: 15     Song.    "Work,  for  the  Night  Is  Coming," 

first  verse. 
9:15-10:00     Bible  Story.     Hero  Tales. 

1.  Gather  up  what  children  already 
know  about  Samson. 

2.  Let  teacher  have  "general  aim" 
on  page  200,  Graded  Bible  Stories, 
firmly  in  mind  in  telling  story. 

3.  Tell   part  (a)   2  of   story  11   on 

88 


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page  201,  Graded  Bible  Stories,  ^'Be- 
trothal of  Samson." 

4.  Have  several  children  reproduce 
it,  after  they  have  chosen  a  title  for 
the  unit  which  is  written  on  the  board. 

5.  Proceed  with  other  units  as 
above. 

6.  Choose  title  for  whole  story. 

7.  Several  reproductions  of  whole 
story. 

8.  Notebook  work.  Assign  home 
work,  encourage  by  some  method, 
special  honor  list  for  instance,  the  do- 
ing of  home  work  assigned.  Let  child 
bring  slip  of  paper  signed  by  parent 
that  home  work  was  done. 

10: 00-10: 05  Song.  ''Work,  for  the  Night  Is  Coming," 
second  verse. 

10:05-10:30  Memory  work.  First  two  Command- 
ments. 

10: 30-10: 40    Recess. 

10 :  40- 1 1 :  20    General  A  ssembly. 

11:20-12:00    Mission  Work.     "John  G.  Paton.'* 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  5 — Number  2 

9:00-  9:05     Enrollment. 

9: 05-  9:15     Song.    "Work,  for  the  Night  Is  Coming,' 

two  verses. 
9 : 1 5-10 :  00    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  yesterday's  story. 

2.  Proceed  with  story  12,  page  203, 
"Samson's  Riddle,"  according  to  direc- 
tions in  book. 

10:00-10:05     Stretching  and  deep  breathing  exercises. 
10:05-10:30    Memory  work.     (Third  Commandment, 

review  other  two.) 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 


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lo:  40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work.     "  J^^^^  G.  Paton." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  5 — Number  3 

9:00-  9:05     Enrollment. 

9: 05-  9: 15    Song.   ^'Work,  for  the  Night  Is  Coming," 

two  verses. 
9:15-10:00    Bible  Story. 

1.  Let  teacher  bring  out  difference 
between  primitive  heroism  and  true 
heroism. 

2.  Proceed  with  story  14,  page  206, 
Graded  Bible  Stories,  as  indicated  in 
text,  ^'Daniel  Refuses  the  King's 
Meat." 

10:00-10:05  Song.  Learn  last  verse  of  "Work,  for 
the  Night  Is  Coming." 

10:05-10:30  Memory  work.  Learn  fourth  command- 
ment. 

10:30-10:40     Recess. 

I  o :  40-1 1 :  20    General  A  ssembly. 

11:20-12:00    Mission  Work.    John  G.  Paton." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  5 — Number  4 

9: 00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-  9:15    Song.    All  of  "Work,  for  the  Night  Is 

Coming." 
9: 15-10: 00    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  "Daniel"  story. 

2.  Proceed  with  Story  16,  page  209, 
Graded  Bible  Stories.  "The  Three 
Loyal  Jews,"  following  directions  ex- 
actly. 

10:00-10:05    Rest  Exercise.    Calisthenics  (see  Grade  i) 
10:  05-10:  30    Memory  Work.    Review  four  command- 
ments, 
xo:  30-10: 40    Recess, 


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10: 40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:  20-12:  00    Mission  Work.     "John  G.  Paton.'* 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  5 — ^Number  5 

9: 00-  9:  05    Record  Attendance. 

9:05-9:15    Song.    *  Work,  for  the  Night  Is  Coming." 

9: 15-10: 00    Bible  Story.    Review  all  stories. 

10:00-10:05    Rest  Exercise.    Meditation  (see  Year  4, 
No.  i). 

10: 05-10: 30    Memory  Work.    Learn  Commandments 

5,  6,  7,  8,  9- 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 
11:  20-12:00    Mission  Work.  ''John  G.  Paton." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — Number  6 

9: 00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-9:15    Song.      "Onward,    Christian    Soldiers," 

first  verse. 
9:15-10:00    Bible    Story.     18,    page    212,    "Daniel 
Interprets  the  Writing,"  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 
10:00-10:05    Rest  Exercise.     Calisthenics. 
10:05-10:30    Memory  Work.     Tenth  commandment. 

Review  all  commandments. 
10: 30-10:  40    Recess. 
10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  A  ssembly. 
11:20-12:00    Mission  Work.     "John  G.  Paton." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — ^Number  7 

9: 00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-9:15    Song.      "Onward,    Christian    Soldiers," 

second  verse. 
9: 15-10: 00    Bible  Story.     19,  page  214,  "Daniel  in  the 

Lions'  Den,"  Graded  Bible  Stories. 
10:00-10:05    Rest  Exercise.     Calisthenics. 
10: 05-10: 30    Memory  Work.    Final  drill  on  command- 
ments. 


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30-10:40    Recess. 

40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

20-12:00    Mission  Work.     "John  G.  Paton." 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  5- 
00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 
05-  9: 15 

15-10:00 


-Number  8 


10; 
10 


10; 
10: 
10: 
11; 


00-10: 05 
05-10: 20 


20-10: 30 
30-10: 40 
40-1 I : 20 
20-12:  00 


10: 
10: 

10: 
10: 
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11: 


Song.    "Onward,  Christian  Soldiers," 

third  verse. 
Bible  Story.    Review   "Daniel"   stories, 

bringing  out  in  each  the  special  trait  of 

heroism  emphasized. 
Rest  Exercise. 
Memory  Work.    Learn  first  five  books  of 

Old  Testament.     Explain  they  belong 

to  history  group. 
Drill  in  finding  these  books  in  Bible. 
Recess. 

General  Assembly. 
Mission  Work.     "John  G.  Paton." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  5 — Number  9 
00-9:05    Record  attendance. 

05-9:15    Song.      "Onward,    Christian    Soldiers," 
three  verses. 
Bible    Story,    "Zacchaeus,"     page     226, 

Graded  Bible  Stories. 
Rest  Exercise. 
Memory  Work.    Next  five  books  of  group 

of  history. 
Drill  in  finding  books. 
Recess. 

General  Assembly. 
Mission  Work.     "John  G.  Pa  ton." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  5 — Number  10 
00-  9:05     Record  attendance. 

05-  9- 15    'Song.     "Onward,     Christian     Soldiers," 
fourth  verse. 


9: 15-10:00 


00-10: 05 
05-10: 20 

20-10:  30 
30-10: 40 
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10 
10 

10 
10; 
10; 
11: 


10; 
10; 

10 
10 
10 
II 


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10 


15-10:00  Bible  Story.  "Cruse  of  Ointment,"  page 
227,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

00-10: 05    Rest  Exercise. 

05-10: 20  Memory  Work.  Learn  next  7  books; 
completes  history  group. 

20-10:  30  Drill  in  finding  books. 

30-10:40  Recess. 

40-11 :  20  General  Assembly. 

20-12:  00  Mission  Work.    "John  G.  Paton." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  5 — Number  ii 

00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 

05  -9:  15    Song.    "Onward,  Christian  Soldiers,'^  all 

verses. 
15-10: 00    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review. 

2.  "Peter  the  Unheroic,"  page  229, 
Graded  Bible  Stories  (see  picture  for 
blackboard  work). 

00-10: 05  Rest  Exercise. 

05-10:  20  Memory  Work.     Books  of  Poetry  (Job 

through  Song  of  Solomon). 

20-10:  30  Drill  in  finding  books. 

30-10:40  Recess. 

40-11:  20  General  Assembly. 

20-12:  00  Mission  Work.     "John  G.  Paton." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  5 — Number  12 

00-  9:  05    Record  attendance. 

05-  9: 15    Song.    "Holy,  Holy,   Holy,  Lord    God 

Almighty." 
15-10: 00    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review. 

2.  "Stoning  of  Stephen,"  page  232, 
Graded  Bible  Stories. 

00-10 :  05    Rest  Exercise. 

05-10:  20    Memory  Work.    Books  of  Prophecy,  first 


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ii: 


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lo: 
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six   (Isaiah,  Jeremiah,  Lamentations, 

Ezekiel,  Daniel,  Hosea). 
:  20-10: 30    Drill  in  finding  books. 
;  30-10: 40    Recess. 
:  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 
:  20-12:  00    Mission  Work.     "John  G.  Paton." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  5 — Number  13 

00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 

o5~  9*  15  Song.  "Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God 
Almighty." 

15-10: 00  Bible  Story.  "Paul  and  Barnabas  at 
Lystra,"  page  233,  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 

00-10: 05    Rest  Exercise. 

05-10 :  20  Memory  Work.  Next  six  Books  of  Proph- 
ecy. 

20-10:  30    Drill  in  finding  books. 

30-10:40    Recess. 

40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

20-12:00    Mission  Work.    "John  G.  Paton." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  5 — Number  14 

00-  9 :  05     Record  attendance. 

05-  9: 15    Song.    "Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God 

Almighty." 
15-10: 00    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review. 

2.  Story,  "Paul  Before  the  Mob," 
page  235,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

00-10:05  Rest  Exercise. 

05-10:  20  Memory  Work.    Remainder  of  Books  of 

Prophecy. 

20-10:  30  Drill  in  finding  books. 

30-10: 40  Recess. 

40-1 1 :  20  General  Assembly. 

20-12:00  Mission  Work.    "John  G.  Paton." 


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Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  5 — ^Number  15 

9: 00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-9:15    Song.     "Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God 

Almighty." 
9: 15-10:  00    Bible  Story.    Review. 
10:00-10:05    Rest  Exercise. 
10:  05-10:  30    Review  Memory  Work, 
10:  30-10: 40    Recess. 
10: 40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 
11:  20-12: 00    Review  Mission  Work. 

Encourage  the  children  to  read  the 
story  of  the  heroine  "Esther"  at  home 
during  the  summer  vacation. 


GRADE  VI 
Books  and  Materials  for  Grade  VI 

Vacation  Religious  Day  School  Manual.    Hazel  Straight 

Stafford.    One  copy. 
Graded  Bible  Stories.     William  fames  Mutch  (Chris- 
tian Nurture,  Ripon,  Wisconsin).     One  copy. 
(Livingstone  the  Pathfinder. 
Life  of  Livingstone.     Blaikie  (usually  in    public    li- 
brary). 
,  Heroes  of  Modern  Missions — Book   IV.    Charles  P. 
I     Chipman  (American  Baptist  Publication  Society). 

Choose  one  of  the  above. 
Pictures: 
Wilde,  561;  Wilde,  567  366,  367,  371,  370,  606,  372, 

611,  577- 

"An  Old  Time  Pilgrim,"  Wilde,  561. 

''Blessing  Jacob,"  Wilde,  567. 

"Jacob's  Dream,"  Wilde,  366. 

"Jacob  Wrestling  with  the  Angel,"  Wilde,  317. 

"Joseph  Story,"  Wilde,  371;  Wilde,  370;  Wilde,  606; 
Wilde,  372. 

"Moses'  Story,"  Wilde,  611;  Wilde,  577. 

W.  A.  Wilde  Company,  120  Boylston 

Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

Each  child  should  have  a  notebook  and  a  Bible 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — Number  i 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-9:50  Bible  Story.  "An  Old-Time  Pilgrim," 
page  251,  Graded  Bible  Stories.  Have 
children  practice  in  class  drawing  of 
map  on  scrap  paper.  Learn  "Pilgrim 
Hymn"  in  class  instead  of  at  home. 
Notebook  work. 
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9:  50-  9:  55  Rest  Exercise.  Marching,  deep  breathing 
calisthenics  (see  Year  i,  No.  i),  medi- 
tation (see  Year  4  No.  i),  or  marching 
may  be  used. 
9:  55-10:  15  Memory  Work.  Learn  group  of  books  in 
New  Testament  known  as  Gospels 
(first  four);  also  Books  of  History — 
Acts;  first  four  Pauline  Epistles — 
Romans,  i  and  2  Corinthians,  Gala- 
tians. 

10:  15-10:  20    Rest  Exercise. 

10:20-10:30  Bible  Study.  Drill  in  finding  books  of 
Bible  memorized. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:  20-12:00  Mission  Work.  If  an  interesting  life  of 
Livingstone  is  obtained,  it  would  be  well 
to  devote  all  the  mission  period  to  his 
life.  Otherwise  use  Chipman's  Heroes 
of  Modern  Missions,  choosing  those 
lives  which  will  appeal  most  to  char- 
acter of  the  class. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — Number  2 

9:  00-  9:  05     Record  attendance. 
9:05-9:50    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review. 

2.  Story,  "A  Friendly  Neighbor," 
page  254,  Graded  Bible  Stories.  Use 
model  of  tent  (see  Grade  I). 

3.  Repetitions. 

4.  Notebook  work. 

5.  Home  work  assigned. 
9:  50-  9:  55    Rest  Exercise. 

9:  55-10:  15     Memory  Work. 

I.  Review  memory  work  for  yester- 
day, the  teacher  giving  the  name  of  the 


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group — such  as  ''Gospels/'  etc.,  pupils 
giving  books. 

2.  Learn  remainder  of  Pauline  Epis- 
tles. 

lo:  15-10:  20    Rest  Exercise  or  Song. 

10:  20-10:  30    Drill  in  finding  books. 

10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 

10:  40-11:  20    General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — Number  3 

9:  00-  9:  05     Record  attendance. 
9: 05-  9:  50    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  yesterday's  lesson. 

2.  Story,  ''The  End  of  a  Pilgrimage," 
page  259,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  Repetitions. 

4.  Notebook  work. 

5.  Home  work  assigned. 
9:  50-  9:  55     Rest  Exercise. 

9 :  55-10:  15  Memory  Work.    Drill  on  all  books  learned 

so  far. 

10: 15-10:  20  Rest  Exercise. 

10:  20-10:  30  Rapid  location  of  books  learned. 

10:30-10:40  Recess. 

I o :  40-1 1:20  General  A  ssembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00  Mission  Work. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — Number  4 

9 :  00-  9 :  05     Record  attendance. 
9:  05-  9:  50    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  "Abraham"  stories;  em- 
phasize map  work. 

2.  Review  stories  given  in  other 
grades  about  Rebekah,  page  77,  and 
her  sons,  Jacob  and  Esau,  page  90, 
Graded  Bible  Stories. 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL      99 

9:  50-  9:  55    Rest  Exercise. 

9:55-10:15  Memory  Work .  Learn  General  Epistles — 
Hebrews;  James;  i  and  2  Peter;  i,  2, 
and  3  John;  Jude;  the  Apocalypse 
(Revelation.) 

10: 15-10:  20    Rest  Exercise. 

10:  20-10:  30    Drill  in  finding  these  books  in  Bible. 

10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 

10: 40-11:  20    General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — Number  5 

9:  00-  9:  05     Record  attendance. 

9:05-  9:50  Bible  Story.  Lesson,  ''Deceiving  an  Old 
Man/'  page  266,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 
See  dramatization  at  end  of  chapter. 
Very  impressive  contribution  to  gen- 
eral assembly  program.  Some  of  mis- 
sion period  might  be  used  to  work  out 
dramatization. 
9:  50-  9:  55    Rest  Exercise. 

9: 55-10:  15    Memory   Work.      Start  learning   i    Co- 
rinthians 13. 
10: 15-10:  20    Rest  Exercise. 

10:  20-10:  30    Drill  in  finding  books  of  New  Testament. 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
10: 40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 
1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — Number  6 

9:  00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 
9: 05-  9:  50    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  dramatization. 

2.  Story  "The  Fugitive,"  page  269, 
Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  Draw  Map  II  in  class. 
9:  50-  9:  55    Rest  Exercise. 


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9:  55-10:  15  Memory  Work,     i  Corinthians  13. 

10:  15-10:  20  Rest  Exercise. 

10:  20-10:  30  Bible  Study.    Drill  in  finding  books. 

10:  30-10:  40  Recess. 

10:  40-11 :  20  General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00  Mission  Work. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — ^Number  7 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 
9: 05-  9:  55    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  dramatization. 

2.  Review  "The  Fugitive." 

3.  Story  "Who  Shall  Be  Master?" 
page  271,  in  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

4.  Notebook  work. 

9:  55-10:  15    Memory  Work,     i  Corinthians  13. 
10:  15-10:  20    Rest  Exercise. 

10:  20-10:  30    Review  half  of  Books  of  History  in  Old 
Testament  (for  grouping  of  books,  see 
Year  5). 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
I  o :  40- 11:20    General  A  ssembly, 
1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — ^Number  8 

9 :  oo-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 
9:  05-  9:  50    Bible  Story. 

1.  Gather  information  about  Jo- 
seph's life  up  to  the  time  he  was  sold 
into  Egypt  (given  in  other  grades). 

2.  Story  6.  13,  combined  with  6.  14 
to  top  of  page  285,"Joseph  the  Trusty/' 
Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  Notebook  work. 
9:  50-  9:  55    Rest  Exercise. 

9:  55-10:  15    Memory  Work,     i  Corinthians  13. 
10:15-10:20    Rest  Exercise. 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL     loi 

lo:  20-10:  30    Drill  in  finding  books  of  Old  Testament 

which  were  reviewed  yesterday. 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
10: 40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly, 
1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work, 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  6 — ^Number  9 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 
9:  05-  9:  50    Bible  Story. 

1.  Review  yesterday's  lesson. 

2.  Combine  Joseph  stories  6.  15,  6. 
16,  pages  286-291,  Graded  Bible 
Stories.  Leave  out  history  allusions, 
poetry,  and  texts.  Use  only  one  con- 
clusion. 

3.  Notebook  work. 
9:  50-  9:  55    Rest  Exercise. 

9:  55-10:  15  Memory  Work,     i  Corinthians  13. 

10: 15-10:  20  Rest  Exercise. 

10:  20-10:  30  Review  remainder  of  Books  of  History  in 

Old  Testament. 

10:  30-10:  40  Recess. 

10: 40-1 1 :  20  General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00  Mission  Work. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — Number  10. 

9: 00-  9:  05    Record  attendance. 
9 :  05-  9 :  50    Bible  Story. 

1.  Take  no  time  for  review. 

2.  Combine  Joseph  stories  6.  17,  6. 
18,  portion  of  6.  19,  omit  texts,  make 
map  of  Egypt. 

3.  Emphasize  the  fact  so  that  pupils 
learn  the  date — i6th  century  B.  C. — 
Hebrews  go  into  Egypt  to  Hve. 

4.  Notebook  work. 
9:  50-  9:  55    Rest  Exercise. 


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9:  55-10: 15  Memory  Work,     i  Corinthians  13. 

10: 15-10:  20  Rest  Exercise. 

10:  20-10: 30  Drill  in  finding  Books  of  History  in  Old 

Testament. 

10:  30-10: 40  Recess. 

10: 40-1 1 :  20  General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00  Mission  Work. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — ^Number  ii 

9:00-9:05  Record  attendance. 

9:05-  9:50  Bible  Story.  Thorough  review  of  "Jo- 
seph" stories. 

9:  50-  9:  55  Rest  Exercise. 

9:  55-10: 15  Memory  Work,     i  Corinthians  13. 

10: 15-10:  20  Rest  Exercise. 

10:  20-10:  30  Review  books  of  poetry. 

10:  30-10: 40  Recess. 

10:  40-11:  20  General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00  Mission  Work. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — ^Number  12 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-9:50  Bible  Story.  Combine  stories  of  Is- 
raelites in  Egypt  6.  24,  6.  25,  pages 
3 1 1-3 1 5,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

9:  50-  9:  55    Rest  Exercise. 

9:  55-10: 15    Memory  Work,     i  Corinthians  13. 
10: 15-10:  20    Rest  Exercise. 
10:  20-10: 30    Drill  in  finding  books  of  Bible. 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
I  o :  40- 11:20    General  A  ssembly. 
11:20-12:00    Mission    Work.     "David    Livingstone." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — Number  13 

9:00-9:05    Record  attendance. 
9: 05-  9:  50    Bible  Story. 

I.  Review  yesterday's  story. 


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2.  Review  ''Baby  Moses"  story, 
(first  grade). 

3.  Combine  Moses  stories  6.  26,  6. 
27,  6.28,  6.  29,  pages  316  to  326, 
in  this  fashion:  6.  26  given  mostly  in 
review,  take  6.  27  to  sentence,  "But 
Moses  fled  from  face  of  Pharaoh"; 
omit  to  page  321;  take  to  last  para- 
graph, page  321;  omit  to  page  324; 
take  to  ''The  Island  of  Maui,"  page 
321.     Omit  texts  and  conclusions. 

4.  Put  titles  and  subtitles  in  note- 
book. 

9:  50-  9:  55  Rest  Exercise, 

9:  55-10: 15  Memory  Work,     i  Corinthians  13. 

10: 15-10:  20  Rest  Exercise. 

10:  20-10: 30  Review  Books  of  Prophecy  in  Old  Testa- 
ment. 

10: 30-10: 40  Recess. 

10:40-11:20  General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Mission  Work. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — ^Number  14 

9: 00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 
9: 05-  9:  50    Bible  Story. 

1 .  Review  Moses  stories  to  date. 

2.  Combine  6.  30,  6.  32,  6.  33,  as 
follows:  Take  page  327;  omit  pages 
328,  329,  330,  331,  part  of  332;  take 
632  to  top  of  page  334;  omit  to  6.  ^^, 
page  335.  Take  story  of  "Jehovah's 
Battle." 

9:  50-  9:  55  Rest  Exercise. 

9:  55-10: 15  Memory  Work,     i  Corinthians  13. 

10: 15-10:  20  Rest  Exercise. 

10:  20-10:  30  Drill  in  finding  Books  of  Prophecy. 

10:30-10:40  Recess. 


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lo :  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 
1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  6 — Number  15 

9: 00-  9: 05  Record  attendance. 

9 :  05-  9 :  50  Bible  Story.    Thorough  Review. 

9:  50-10: 15  Review  memory  work. 

10: 15-10:  20  Rest  Exercise. 

10:  20-10:  30  Race  in  finding  books. 

10:30-10:40  Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1:20  General  A ssembly. 

11:20-12:00  Mission  Work.    Review. 

Worked  Out  by  8th  Grade  Class  in  Madison, 
Wisconsin,  Under  Direction  of  Miss  Cor- 
nelia Cooper 

Scene:  Room  in  Home  of  Isaac  and  Rebecca. 

Persons: 

Isaac.  Esau. 

Rebecca.  Slave. 

Jacob. 

Isaac  {old  and  blind,  reclining):  My  servant,  call  in  to 
me  my  son  Esau.  {Servant  bows  himself  out.  Enter 
Esau.) 

Esau:  Father,  here  am  I.    {Enter  Rebecca,  stealthily.) 

Isaac:  Behold  now,  I  am  old.  I  know  not  the  day  of 
my  death.  Now  therefore  take,  I  pray  thee,  thy 
weapons,  thy  quiver  and  thy  bow,  and  go  out  to  the 
field,  and  take  me  venison;  and  make  me  savory  meat, 
such  as  I  love,  and  bring  it  to  me,  that  I  may  eat: 
that  my  soul  may  bless  thee  before  I  die. 

Esau:  Father,  thy  wish  shall  be  granted.  I  shall  bring 
thee  the  savory  meat  that  thy  blessing  may  be  upon 
me.  Farewell.  {Exit  Esau,  Isaac  following  him 
to  the  door  and  finally  passing  through  exit.  Upon  exit 
of  Isaac,  Rebecca,  with  haste  and  excitement,  calls 
from  Right  to  Jacob,  who  enters.) 


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Rebecca:  Jacob,  my  son,  behold  I  heard  thy  father 
speak  unto  Esau,  thy  brother,  saying,  ^'Bring  me 
venison  and  make  me  savory  meat,  that  I  may  eat, 
and  bless  thee  before  the  Lord  before  my  death." 
Now,  therefore,  my  son,  obey  my  voice  according  to 
that  which  I  command  thee. 

Jacob:  What  is  thy  will? 

Rebecca:  Go  now  to  the  flock,  and  fetch  me  from  thence 
two  good  kids  of  the  goats,  and  I  will  make  them 
savory  meat  for  thy  father,  such  as  he  loveth,  and 
thou  shalt  bring  it  to  thy  father,  that  he  may  eat,  so 
that  he  may  bless  thee  before  his  death. 

Jacob:  But,  mother,  behold  Esau,  my  brother,  is  a  hairy 
man,  and  I  am  a  smooth  man.  My  father  perhaps 
will  feel  me,  and  I  shall  seem  to  him  as  a  deceiver,  and 
I  shall  bring  a  curse  upon  me  and  not  a  blessing. 

Rebecca:  Upon  me  be  thy  curse,  my  son:  only  obey 
my  voice,  and  go  fetch  me  them.  For  I  shall  put  upon 
thee  the  goodly  raiment  of  Esau,  and  upon  thy  hands 
the  skins  of  the  kids  of  the  goats.  Only  obey  my  voice 
and  fetch  me  them. 

Jacob:  I  shall  obey   thee.     {Exit  Jacob,   his  mother 
following  him.) 
Scene  2 :  Same  as  Scene  i . 
(Let  som^  one  announce  that  the  audience  should  imagine 

a  short  period  of  time  to  elapse  between  scenes  i  and  2. 

Time  enough  for  the  meat  to  he  prepared,    Isaac  enters  as 

in  Scene  i.    Then  Jacob  follows.    Let  Isaac  be  listening 

to  see  whether  his  son  is  returning.) 

Jacob  (with  food  and  wine):  My  father,  here  am  I. 

Isaac:  Who  art  thou,  my  son? 

Jacob:  I  am  Esau,  thy  first  born.  I  have  done  accord- 
ing as  thou  badest  me.  Arise,  I  pray  thee,  sit  and 
eat  of  my  venison,  that  thy  soul  may  bless  me. 

Isaac  :  How  is  it  that  thou  hast  found  it  so  quickly,  my 
son? 

Jacob:  Because  the  Lord  thy  God  sent  me  good  speed. 


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Isaac:  Come  near,  I  pray  thee,  that  I  may  feel  thee,  my 
son,  whether  thou  be  my  very  son  Esau  or  not.  (Jacob 
approaches  his  father.)  Thy  voice  is  Jacob's  voice, 
but  the  hands  are  the  hands  of  Esau.  Art  thou  my 
very  son,  Esau? 

Jacob:  I  am. 

Isaac:  Bring  it  near  to  me  and  I  will  eat  of  my  son's 
venison,  that  my  soul  may  bless  thee.  (Jacob  brings 
the  food  near.  Isaac  eats)  Bring  in  also  the  wine 
that  I  may  drink.  (Jacob  brings  the  wine.  Isaac 
drinks)  Come  near  now,  that  I  may  bless  thee: 
see,  the  smell  of  my  son  is  as  the  smell  of  a  field 
which  the  Lord  hath  blessed;  and  God  give  thee 
of  the  dew  of  heaven,  and  of  the  fatness  of  the 
earth,  and  plenty  of  corn  and  wine.  Let  peoples  serve 
thee,  and  nations  bow  down  to  thee.  Be  lord  over 
thy  brethren,  and  let  thy  mother's  sons  bow  down  to 
thee.  Cursed  be  every  one  that  curseth  thee,  and 
blessed  be  every  one  that  blesseth  thee.  (Jacob  exits, 
Right,  hurriedly,  seeing  Esau  coming.  Esau  enters 
with  food) 

Esau:  Let  my  father  arise  and  eat  of  his  son's  venison, 
that  thy  soul  may  bless  me. 

Isaac:  Who  art  thou? 

Esau:  I  am  thy  son,  thy  first  born,  Esau. 

Isaac  {trembling):  Who,  then,  is  he  that  hath  taken 
venison  and  brought  it  to  me,  and  I  have  eaten  of  all 
before  thou  comest,  and  have  blessed  him?  Yea, 
and  he  shall  be  blessed. 

Esau  {cries  bitterly):  Bless  me.  even  me  also,  O  my 
father. 

Isaac:  Thy  brother  came  with  guile,  and  hath  taken 
away  thy  blessing. 

Esau:  Is  he  not  rightly  named  Jacob?  for  he  hath  sup- 
planted me  these  two  times;  he  took  away  my  birth- 
right and  now  he  hath  taken  away  my  blessing. 
Father,  hast  thou  not  reserved  a  blessing  for  me? 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL     107 

Isaac:  Behold,  I  have  made  him  thy  lord,  and  all  his 
brethren  have  I  given  to  him  for  servants;  and  with 
corn  and  wine  have  I  sustained  him;  and  what,  then, 
shall  I  do  for  thee,  my  son? 

Esau:  Hast  thou  but  one  blessing,  my  father?  Bless 
me,  even  me  also,  O  my  father.  (Lifting  up  his  voice 
and  weeping.) 

Isaac:  Behold,  away  from  the  fatness  of  the  earth  shall 
be  thy  dwelling,  and  away  from  the  dew  of  heaven 
from  above,  and  by  thy  sword  shalt  thou  live,  and 
thou  shalt  serve  thy  brother;  and  it  shall  come  to  pass 
when  thou  shalt  break  loose  that  thou  shalt  shake  his 
yoke  from  off  thy  neck. 


GRADE  Vn 

Books  for  Grade  VII 

Vacation  Religious  Day  School  Manual.  Hazel  Straight 
Stafford. 

Graded  Bible  Stories.  William  James  Mutch  (Christian 
Nurture,  Ripon,  Wisconsin). 

Up  From  Slavery.    Booker  T.  Washington. 

History  of  the  Christian  Church.     George  Park  Fisher. 

Pictures:  Look  over  the  public  Hbrary  picture  depart- 
ment for  pictures  illustrating  the  Bible  or  mission 
stories.  Every  pupil  should  have  a  Bible,  notebook, 
and  pencil. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  7 — Number  i 

9:00-  9:15  Memory  Work.  Review  Psalm  23  and 
Ten  Commandments.  Find  their  loca- 
tion in  Bible.  If  they  are  not  remem- 
bered well,  ask  class  to  review  them  at 
home. 

9: 15-10:00    Bible  Lesson  Review. 

1.  Gather  from  the  class  the  stories 
of  Abraham,  Joseph,  and  Moses.  Let 
teacher  fit  the  contributed  mosaic 
bits  of  information  into  a  short  pointed 
biography  of  each. 

2.  New  Story,  "The  New  Leader,'* 
page  361,  Graded  Bible  Stories.  Omit 
if  time  is  short,  reference  to  Stanley. 

3.  Notebook  work. 

10: 00-10: 05  Rest  Exercise.  Calisthenics  (see  Year  I) : 
deep  breathing,  stretching  or  medita- 
tion (see  Year  IV,  No.  i)  may  be  used, 
whichever  fits  the  pupils'  daily  need 
best. 

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VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL     109 

10: 05-10: 30  Mission  Work.  Up  From  Slavery,  Booker 
T.  Washington.  Let  all  the  inter- 
esting portions  of  this  book  be  read 
aloud  by  the  teacher  and  pupils.  Get 
pictures  from  the  library  of  Tuskegee 
Institute.  Each  teacher  should  have 
in  mind  a  definite  unit  to  be  read  dur- 
ing the  period.  Each  day  after  the 
first  there  should  be  a  review  of  the 
lesson  for  the  day  previous  before  a 
new  unit  is  read. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  A  ssemhly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Stories  from  Church  History. 

Lesson  I. — ''Early  Martyrs." 

1.  Explain  what  a  martyr  is. 

2.  Explain  the  phrase  "The  blood  of 
the  martyrs  is  the  seed  of  the  church.^' 

3.  Have  read  story  of  martyrdom  of 
Stephen  (Acts  6;  Acts  7.  44;  8.  2). 

4.  Tell  of  the  traditional  martyr 
deaths  of  Peter  and  Paul.  See  George 
Park  Fisher's  History  of  Christian 
Church,  page  29. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  7 — Number  2 

9:00-  9:  15  Memory  Work.  Short  drill  on  Psalm  23, 
Ten  Commandments;  review  Beati- 
tudes (locate  in  Bible). 

9: 15-10:  00    Bihle  Lesson. 

1.  Review  "The  New  Leader." 

2.  Take  "The  Siege  of  Jericho," 
page  369,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  Reproduction  of  story  by  indi- 
viduals. 

4.  Notebook  work. 
10: 00-10: 05    Rest  Exercise. 


no    VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

lo:  05-10:  30    Mission  Work.    Up  From  Slavery. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:  40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

II :  20-12 :  00    Stories  from  Church  History. 

Lesson  II — "Early  Martyrs"  (con- 
tinued). 

1.  Review  yesterday's  lesson. 

2.  Story  of  Polycarp,  the  Bishop  of 
Smyrna  (material  found  in  Farrar's 
Lives  of  the  Fathers,  Vol.  I;  or  Beacon 
Lights  of  Christian  History,  by  Albert 
Walkley).  The  teacher  to  teach  this 
course  successfully  must  have  the 
material  so  well  in  hand  that  she  can 
present  an  interesting  story  each  day 
without  referring  to  a  book  for  infor- 
mation. Use  a  map  and  locate  the 
geographic  points  named. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  7 — ^Number  3 

9:00-  9:15    Memory  Work.    Review  drill  on  Beati- 
tudes. 
9:15-10:00    Bible  Lesson. 

1.  Review  "The  Siege  of  Jericho." 

2.  New  Story,  "Close  of  Joshua's 
Leadership,"  page  383,  Graded  Bible 
Stories. 

3.  Reproduction  of  story  by  indi- 
viduals. 

4.  Notebook  work. 
10: 00-10: 05    Rest  Exercise. 

10: 05-10: 30    Mission  Work.    Up  From  Slavery. 

10:  30-10: 40    Recess. 

10: 40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Stories  from  Church  History. 

Lesson  III.— "The  Catacombs." 
For  material,  see   Encyclopaedia  Bri- 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL     m 

tannica;  Farrar's  Lives  of  the  Fathers, 
Vol.  I,  pages  10-14;  Beacon  Lights  of 
Christian  History,  by  Albert  Walkley. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  7 — Number  4 

9:00-9:15    Mefuory  Work.    Review    i    Corinthians 

13- 
9: 15-10: 00    Bible  Lesson. 

1.  Review,  "Close  of  Joshua's  Lead- 
ership." 

2.  Take  "Sisera  and  Deborah," 
page  385,  Graded  Bible  Stories.  If 
teacher  does  not  possess  Dr.  Moul- 
ton's  Modern  Reader's  Bible,  get  a 
copy  for  right  direction  in  reading 
Deborah's  Song.     Judges  5. 

3.  Reproduction  of  story. 

4.  Notebook  work. 
10: 00-10: 05    Rest  Exercise. 

10:05-10:30    Mission  Work.    Up  From  Slavery. 

10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 

10: 40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:  20-12: 00  Stories  from  Church  History.  Lesson  IV. 
—"St.  Anthony  the  Hermit."  Best 
account  of  this  story  found  in  North 
American  Review,  Vol.  XCIII,  page 

457- 
Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  7 — ^Number  5 
9:00-9:15    Memory  Work.    Review    i    Corinthians 

9 :  15-10 :  00    Bible  Lesson.    Thorough  review  of  week's 

lessons. 
10:  00-10:  05    Rest  Exercise. 
10:  05-10:  30    Mission  Work.    Up  From  Slavery. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10:40-11:20    General  Assembly. 


112    VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 


11:20-12:00  Stories  from  Church  History.  Thorough 
review.  If  the  teacher  prepares  a 
number  of  questions  and  topics  on  a 
slip  of  paper  and  has  the  pupils  one  by 
one  draw  a  slip  to  be  answered,  the 
review  will  prove  much  more  inter- 
esting. Do  not  distribute  the  slips  all 
at  once,  else  the  class  will  not  give  its 
undivided  attention  to  the  one  being 
answered.  Have  the  pupils  read  aloud 
the  question  or  topic  as  soon  as  it  is 
drawn.  Let  all  think  about  it  quietly 
a  minute,  then  the  one  who  has  drawn 
it  may  answer  it  if  he  can. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  7 — Number  6 

9:00-  9:  15  Memory  Work.  Paul's  Oration  from  the 
Areopagus  (Acts  17.  22-32). 

9:15-10:00  Bihle  Lesson,  *'Saul  Finds  a  Kingdom," 
page  393,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

1.  Presentation  of  story  unit  by  unit. 

2.  Repetitions  of  unit  divisions,  final- 
ly of  whole  story. 

3.  Notebook  work. 
10: 00-10: 05    Rest  Exercise. 

10:05-10:30    Mission  Work.    Up  From  Slavery. 

10:  30-10: 40    Recess. 

I  o :  40- 11:20    General  A  ssemhly. 

11:  20-12: 00    Stories  from  Church  History. 

Lesson  VI. — "Story  of  Constantine 
the  Great."  Let  teacher  find  material 
in  any  good  encyclopaedia,  and  ancient 
history.  If  accessible,  use  also  Horton's 
Beacon  Lights  of  Christian  History. 

Lesson  VII.  —  Combine  material 
found  into  a  living  connected  story  of 
Constantine,   embodying   the   reasons 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL     113 

for  remembering  him.  See  Lord's  Bea- 
con Lights  of  History,  Vol.  I,  Chapter 
VII. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  7 — ^Number  7 

9: 00-  9;  15    Memory  Work.    "PauFs  Oration." 
9: 15-  9: 30    Bible  Lesson. 

1.  Review  *' Saul  Finds  a  Kingdom." 

2.  Recall  what  is  known  of  early- 
life  of  David. 

3.  Present  "The  Calling  of  David," 
page  396,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 

4.  Repetitions. 

5.  Notebook  work. 
10:  oo-io:  05    Rest  Exercise. 

10: 05-10:  30    Mission  Work.    Up  From  Slavery. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  A  ssemhly. 

11:20-12:00  Church  History  Stories.  How  England 
Became  Christian.  See  Charles  Mor- 
ris, Historical  Tales,  pages  7-16.  Au- 
gustine in  Encyclopaedia  Britannica; 
Green's  History  of  English  People. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  7 — ^Number  8 

9:00-9:15    Memory  Work.    "Paul's  Oration." 
9: 15-10: 00    Bible  Lesson. 

1.  Review  "The  CalUng  of  David." 

2.  Take  "The  End  of  Saul  and 
Jonathan,"  page  404,  Graded  Bible 
Stories.  Let  teacher  read  "David's 
Lament,"  2  Samuel  i,  in  a  Modern 
Reader's  Bible,  by  R.  G.  Moulton. 

3.  Repetitions. 

4.  Notebook  work. 
10: 00-10: 05    Rest  Exercise. 

10: 05-10: 30    Mission  Work.    Up  From  Slavery. 


114    VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:  40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Church  History  Stories.  Lesson  VIII. — 
"Story  of  Saint  Augustine."  See  John 
Henry  Allen,  Christian  History. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  7 — ^Number  9 

9:00-  9:15    Memory  Work.     "Paul's  Oration." 
9:  15-10:00    Bible  Lesson. 

1.  Review  "The  End  of  Saul  and 
Jonathan." 

2.  Combine  7.  61,  7.  62.  "David  is 
King,"  and  "David's  Kindness  to 
Mephibosheth,"  pages  407,  409, 
Graded  Bible  Stories. 

3.  Repetitions. 

4.  Notebook  work. 
10:00-10:05    Rest  Exercise. 

10:  05-10:  30    Mission  Work.    Up  From  Slavery. 

10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Church  History  Stories.  Lesson  IX. — 
"Chrysostom,  the  Golden-mouthed." 
For  material,  see  Encyclopaedia  Brit- 
annica.  Lord's  Beacon  Lights  of  His- 
tory, Vol.  I,  Chapter  VIII. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  7 — Number  10 

9:0a-  9: 15    Memory  Work.     "Paul's  Oration." 

9 :  15-10 :  00    Bible  Lesson.    Thorough  review  of  week's 

lessons. 
10: 00-10:  05    Rest  Exercise. 
10: 05-10: 30    Mission  Work.    Up  From  Slavery. 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
I  o :  40-1 1:20    General  A  ssemhly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00  Church  History  Stories.  Thorough  review 
of  week's  work. 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL     115 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  7 — Number  ii 

9:00-9:15     Memory  Work.     "Paul's  Oration.'^ 
9:15-10:00    Bible   Lesson.     Combine    7.    65,    7.    66, 
"Solomon,  the  King,"  pages  417-420, 
Graded  Bible  Stories. 

I o :  oo-i  0:05    Rest  Exercise . 

10:05-10:30    Mission  Work.    Up  From  Slavery. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10: 40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Stories  from  Church  History.  "Story  of 
King  Alfred."  See  Hamilton  Wright 
Mabie,  Heroes  Every  Child  Should 
Know,  pages  127,  143.  Charles  Dick- 
ens, A  Child's  History  of  England, 
Chapter  III. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  7 — Number  12 

9:00-  9:  15    Memory  Work.     "Paul's  Oration." 
9: 15-10: 00    Bible  Lesson. 

1.  Review  of  yesterday's  lesson. 

2.  New  lesson.  Combine  7.  67,  7.  68, 
"Solomon's  Alliances  and  Temple," 
pages  421-425,  Graded  Bible  Stories. 
For  illustration  borrow  from  Grade  I 
model  "Ancient  Jerusalem,"  showing 
Solomon's  Temple. 

10: 00-10:  05    Rest  Exercise. 

10:  05-10:  30    Mission  Lesson.    Up  From  Slavery. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  A  ssembly. 

11:  20-12:00  Church  History  Stories.  "Hildebrand  the 
Greatest  Pope."  For  material  see  Lord's 
Beacon  Lights  of  History,  Vol.  II, 
Chapter  XVI.  Encyclopaedia  Britan- 
nica.  Samuel  B.  Harding,  The  Story 
of  the  Middle  Ages,  pages  183-192. 


ii6    VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  7 — Number  13 

9:  00-  9:15  Memory  Work.  If  the  ''Oration  of  Paul'' 
has  been  well  memorized,  put  remain- 
der of  time  on  reviewing  memory  work 
for  previous  grades. 

9: 15-10: 00    Bible  Lesson. 

1 .  Review  of  yesterday's  lesson. 

2.  Combine  7.  69-70,  ''Solomon's 
Troubles,"  pages  426-429,  Graded 
Bible  Stories. 

10:  00-10:  05    Rest  Exercise. 

10: 05-10: 30  Mission  Work.  If  the  book  Up  From 
Slavery  has  been  finished  and  well 
reviewed,  outside  work  on  "The  Negro 
Problem  of  To-day,"  what  it  is,  and 
suggested  remedies  may  well  be 
brought  in.  Let  teacher  refer  to 
Poole's  Magazine  Index  for  material. 
Choose  biographical  incidents  as  much 
as  possible. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10: 40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Stories  from  Church  History.  Savona- 
rola the  Martyr  Preacher.  See  Mrs. 
Oliphant,  Makers  of  Florence.  Lord's 
Beacon  Lights  of  History,  Vol.  III. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  7 — Number  14 

9:  00-  9:  15     Memory  Work. 
9: 15: 10: 00    Bible  Lesson. 

1.  Review. 

2.  Use  first  part  of  7.  71,  "Ahab 
and  Elijah,"  to  bottom  of  page  430. 
Combine  with  it  7.  74,  75,  "Isaiah's 
Captivity,"  page  436,  Graded  Bible 
Stories.  Let  this  lesson  be  continued 
the  next  day. 


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I  o :  00- 10:05    ^^^^  Exercise . 

10:  05-10:  30    Mission  Lesson.    "The  Negro  Problem.'^ 

I  o :  30- 1 o :  40    Recess . 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Church  History  Stories. 

"Story  of  Crusades." 
Lord's  Beacon   Lights  of  History, 
Vol.  II,  Chapter  XXII. 

Tappan,  When  Knights  were  Bold, 
pages  136-148. 

Read  Longfellow's  poem,  "The  Chil- 
dren's Crusade." 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  7 — Number  15 

9:00-  9:  15    Memory  Work. 
9: 15-10: 00    Bible  Lesson. 

1.  Finish  7.  74,  75. 

2.  Review  as  much  of  last  week^s 
work  as  there  is  time  for. 

10: 00-10: 05    Rest  Exercise. 

10:05-10:30    Mission  Work.    "The  Negro  Problem." 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
10:  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00    Church   History   Stories.    Thorough   re- 
view. 


GRADE  VIII 

Books  for  Grade  VIII 

Vacation  Religious  Day  School  Manual.    Hazel  Straight 

Stafford. 
Graded  Bible  Stories.     William  James  Mutch   (Chris- 
tian Nurture,  Ripon,  Wisconsin). 
Modern  Reader's  Bible.    R.  G.   Moulton   (Cambridge 

Press). 

For  Mission  Work:  Mountaineers  of  the  South. 

Use  following  books  and  magazines:  Little  Shepherd 
of  Kingdom  Come.  John  Fox.  Mothering  on  Perilous. 
Lucy  Furman.  Scribner,  Vol.  XXIX,  pages  387-399. 
Harper,  Vol.  CVII,  pages  32-41.  Nursery,  Vol.  XXVII, 
pages  506-508.  American  Missionary  Magazine:  May, 
19 10;  June,  July,  August,  September,  December,  191 1, 
April,  1912;  May,  1913;  April,  August,  September, 
December,  19 14;  January,  19 15. 

The  use  of  above  is  not  necessary  if  outlines  of  this 
mission  work  prepared  by  Mrs.  Fraser,  Yankton,  South 
Dakota,  can  be  obtained. 

The  following  models  are  useful  in  illustrating  Life  of 
Christ  (ordered  for  other  grades  and  used  also  in  this): 
Water- Jar,  Nativity  Grotto,  Well,  Model  of  Ancient 
Jerusalem. 

The  following  may  be  ordered  from  New  York  Sun- 
day School  Commission,  73  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York 
City:  Bible  Scroll  (50  cents).  Synagogue  ($5.85),  House 
of  Rich  Man  (75  cents). 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  i 

9:00-  9: 15     Memory  Work.     Isaiah  53.     The  teacher 

should     read    this    selection    in    Dr. 

Moulton's  Modern  Reader's  Bible,  also 

the  general  commentary  on  Isaiah,  to 

118 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL     119 

help  herself  and  the  class  to  get  the 
proper  appreciation  of  what  is  being 
learned. 

If  the  teacher  and  class  prefer,  the 
story  of  the  prodigal  son  might  be 
memorized  instead.  If  this  is  done, 
let  the  parts  of  the  father,  elder  son, 
servant,  and  prodigal  son  be  taken  by- 
individuals,  guarding  against  the  same 
ones  having  the  same  parts  daily. 
After  this  particular  portion  of  memory 
work  is  well  memorized,  the  time 
should  be  spent  in  reviewing  just  as 
much  memory  work  for  previous  grades 
as  is  possible. 
9:15-10:00  Bible  Story.  Life  of  Christ  as  given  in 
Mutch's  Graded  Bible  Stories.  Let 
teacher  read  carefully  directions  on 
page  461-463,  also  page  23.  Cover 
each  day  as  much  of  the  life  of  Christ 
as  can  be  done  well,  not  omitting  note- 
book work  and  texts.  Plan  to  reach 
page  498  by  end  of  course.  The  first  day 
should  be  occupied  with  discussing  in 
a  live,  interesting  way  the  geography  of 
Palestine  and  drawing  a  map  in  the 
notebooks.  Locate  only  the  most  im- 
portant features,  filling  in  with  other 
locations  as  the  lessons  demand.  Let 
the  teacher  bring  pictures  of  the  Dead 
Sea,  Jordan  River,  Mount  Hermon, 
Jerusalem,  etc.,  which  she  has  obtained 
from  the  public  library.  Back  numbers 
of  the  National  Geographical  Maga- 
zine are  most  helpful.  From  time  to 
time  let  volunteers  present  special 
topics,  such  as  the  life  in  Palestine  in 


I20    VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

the  time  of  Christ  the  people  and 
their  houses,  food  eaten,  etc.;  have 
the  journeys  of  Christ  traced  with 
dotted  Hnes  on  the  map. 

10:00-10:05  Rest  Exercises.  One  of  following  forms 
of  relaxation  may  be  used:  Calis- 
thenics (see  Grade  I) :  deep  breathing, 
stretching;  meditation  (see  Grade  IV). 

10:05-10:30  Mission  Work.  Mountaineers  of  the 
South. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:  40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Stories  from  Church  History.  H.  E. 
Marshall,  A  History  of  France,  chapters 
XXXV,  XXXVI. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  2 

9:  00-  9:  15     Memory  Work. 
9:  15-10:  00    Bihle  Story. 
I  o :  00- 10:05     ^^^^  Exercise . 

10:05-10:30    Mission  Work.     Geography  of  Region. 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
10:  40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 
1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Stories  fro^n  Church  History. 

"Saint  Francis  of  Assisi."  See 
"Stories  of  the  Middle  Ages,"  retold 
from  Saint  Nicholas,  pages  154-160. 

Stories  of  Three  Saints,  Mary  Mac- 
Gregor.   . 

God's  Troubadour,  Sophie  Jewett 
(excellent  photographs). 

Life  of  St.  Francis  of  Assisi,  Paul 
Sabatier,  for  teacher's  use;  an  exhaust- 
ive study. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  3 
9: 00-  9: 15    Memory  Work. 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL     121 


9: 15-10: 00 
10: 00-10: 05 
10: 05-10: 30 
10:30-10:40 
10: 40-11:  20 
11:  20-12:00 


Bible  Story. 

Rest  Exercise. 

Mission  Work.    Read  The  Fiery  Cross. 

Recess. 

General  Assembly. 

Stories  from  Church  History. 

^^Henry  of  Navarre,  the  Tolerant." 
H.  E.  Marshall,  History  of  France, 
chapters  LXV,  LXVL 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — ^Number  4 

Memory  Work. 

Bible  Story. 

Rest  Exercise. 

Mission  Work, 

Recess. 

General  Assembly. 

Stories  from  Christian  History. 

"The  Puritans  in  England  and  Hol- 
land." 

Margaret  B.  Pumphrey,  Stories  of 
the  Pilgrims. 

Fisher,    History    of    the    Christian 
Church,  pages  459-470. 

Roland  Usher,  The  Story  of  the  Pil- 
grims for  Children. 


9:00-  9:15 
9:  15-10: 00 
10:  00-10: 05 
10: 05-10:  30 
10: 30-10: 40 
10:40-11:  20 
11:  20-12:00 


The  Fiery  Cross. 


Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  5 

Memory  Work, 

Bible  Story. 

Rest  Exercise. 

Mission  Work.    Ancestry  and  History. 

Recess. 

General  Assembly. 

Stories  from  Christian  History.  The  Pil- 
grims on  the  Sea  and  in  the  New 
Land. 


9:00-  9:05 
9: 05-10: 00 
10:  oa-io:  05 
10:  05-10:  30 
10:  30-10:  40 
10:  40-11:  20 
11:  20-12:00 


122     VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

Charles  C.  Coffin,  Old  Times  in  the 
Colonies. 

Margaret  B.  Pumphrey,  Stories  of 
the  Pilgrims. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  6 

gicx)-  9:  15  Memory  Work. 

9:  15-10:  00  Bihle  Story. 

10:  00-10:  05  Rest  Exercise. 

10:  05-10:  30  Mission  Work.    Present  Conditions. 

10:  30-10:  40  Recess. 

10:  40-11:  20  General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Stories  from  Christian  History.    Review. 
See  Grade  VII,  No.  5 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  7 

9:  00-  9:  15     Memory  Work. 
9:  15-10:  00    Bihle  Story. 
10:00-10:05     Rest  Exercise. 

10:  05-10:  30    Mission  Work.    Present  Conditions. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10:  40-11:  20    General  Assembly. 
1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Stories  from  Christian  History. 

The  Story  of  Martin  Luther^s  Life. 
Fred  Allen,  History  of  Reformation. 
Encyclopaedia  Britannica. 
Fisher,  The  History  of  the  Christian 
Church.  Confine  this  lesson  to  inter- 
esting facts  about  Luther's  life. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  8 

9:00-  9:  15     Memory  Work. 

9:  15-10:  00     Bihle  Story. 
10:  00-10:  05     Rest  Exercise. 
10:05-10:30    Mission  Work.     Present  Conditions  or 

Review. 
10:30-10:40    Recess, 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL     123 

I  o :  40- 11:20    General  A  ssembly . 

II :  20-12 :  00    Stories  from  Christian  History. 

Martin  Luther  and  the  Reformation. 

Give  the  broader  view  of  influence  of 

Luther's    life    on    Christian    history; 

essential  ideas  in  regard  to  his  doctrine. 

Same  references  as  for  yesterday. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  9 

9:00-  9:  15     Memory  Work. 
9: 15-10:  00    Bible  Story. 
10: 00-10: 05    Rest  Exercise. 
10:05-10:30    Mission    Work.    Traits    of      character. 

Unusual  customs. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  A  ssembly. 
1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Stories  from  Christian  History. 

Two     Great    Presbyterians,    Calvin 
and  Knox. 

Fred  Allen,  History  of  the  Reforma- 
tion. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — ^Year  8 — ^Number  10 

9:00-9:15    Memory  Work. 
9: 15-10:  00    Bible  Story. 
10:  00-10:  05    Rest  Exercise, 

10:05-10:30    Mission  Work,     Traits  of  character  con- 
tinued. 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
10: 40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00    Stories  from  Church  History.    Continued 
from  yesterday. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  ii 

9:00-  9:  15     Memory  Work. 
9:  15-10:  00    Bible  Story. 
10:00-10:05    Rest  Exercise. 


124     VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

lo:  05-10:  30    Mission  Work.    Needs  of  the  people. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00    Stories  from    Christian    History.        Re- 
view. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  12 

9:00-  9:  15     Memory  Work. 
9:15-10:00    Bible  Story. 
10:  00-10: 05    Rest  Exercise. 

10:05-10:30    Mission  Work.    Work  of   different  de- 
nominations and  schools. 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
10 :  40-1 1:20    General  A  ssembly. 

11:20-12:00    Stories   from    Christian    History.     "The 
Founder  of  Methodism — John  Wesley," 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  13 

9:  00-  9: 15    Memory  Work. 
9: 15-10: 00    Bible  Story. 
10: 00-10:  05    Rest  Exercise. 
10: 05-10: 30    Mission  Work.    Dialogue,    "Leaven  on 

Noisy  Creek." 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
I  o :  40- 11:20    General  A  ssembly . 

11:20-12:00    Stories  from  Christian  History.    William 
Carey,  the  Great  Baptist  Missionary. 

Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  14 

9:  00-  9:15  Memory  Work. 

9:  15-10:  00  Bible  Story. 

I  o :  00- 10:05  ^^^^  Exercise . 

10:05-10:30  Mission  Work.    What  Can  We  Do? 

10:30-10:40  Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20  General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Stories  from  Christian  History.      Adven- 
turesome Jesuits. 


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Daily  Lesson  Outline — Year  8 — Number  15 

9:  00-  9:  15  Memory  Work. 

9:15-10:00  Review. 

10:  00-10:  05  Rest  Exercise. 

10:05-10:30  Mission  Work.    Review. 

10:30-10:40  Recess. 

10:  40-11 :  20  General  Assembly, 

11:20-12:00  Stories  from  Christian  History.    Review. 


HIGH  SCHOOL— YEAR  I 

The  High  School  work  is  most  efficiently  aqcomplished 
if  the  boys  and  girls  are  separated,  each  having  a  teacher 
of  his  own  sex.  Mixed  classes  should  be  permitted  only 
as  a  last  resort. 

In  teaching  "The  Life  and  Work  of  Jesus,"  which  is 
continued  from  the  eighth  grade,  emphasis  should  be 
placed  on  the  personality  and  teachings  of  Christ  rahert 
than  on  biographical  facts,  so  that  his  principles  of  liv- 
ing may  be  clearly  understood  by  the  student  to  the  end 
of  his  accepting  them  as  a  standard  for  his  own  life. 

Care  should  be  taken  by  the  teacher  to  paint  a  vivid 
attractive  picture  of  Christ,  the  man  hero,  which  will 
inspire  the  class  with  a  new  zeal  to  study  his  life.  Christ 
as  a  "Man  of  Sorrows"  does  not  appeal  to  young  folk. 
Christ  as  a  "Humorist,"  "Story  TeUer,"  "The  Alert," 
"The  Observer,"  "The  Scourger,"  makes  a  tremendous 
appeal.  To  get  this  human  viewpoint  the  teacher  will  find 
The  Poet  of  Galilee,  by  William  EUery  Leonard,  very 
helpful.     Also  The  Manhood  of  the  Master,  by  Fosdick. 

An  introductory  inspirational  talk  to  bring  Jesus 
before  the  class  "as  he  moved  about  on  earth — his  cheek 
tanned  by  the  mountain  air  and  sun,  his  feet  dusty  with 
the  highways  of  Samaria;  his  lips  passing  the  time  of 
day  with  neighbors  in  Capernaum  or  acquaintances 
about  Jerusalem,  his  soul  sometimes  cast  down  by  doubt 
or  disappointment,  his  feelings  annoyed  by  importuni- 
ties of  disciples  or  impertinence  of  scribe  and  Pharisee,"  ^ 
is  time  well  spent. 

Free  use  has  been  made  in  the  course  on  the  Life  of 
Jesus  as  recommended  by  the  Commission  on  the  Defi- 
nition of  a  Unit  of  Bible  Study  for  Secondary  Schools.^ 
The  following  are  some  of  the  aims  stated  by  the  Com- 

^From  "The  Poet  of  Galilee,"  by  permission  of  B.  W.  Huebsch,  pub- 
lisher. 

2  Permission  of  Council  of  Church  Boards  of  Education. 

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mission  and  used  here  by  permission.  The  teacher  should 
have  these  aims  clearly  in  mind  in  teaching  this  course: 

I.  To  Study: 

a.  The  geographical  and  historical  setting  of  this 
work  and  the  convictions  and  hopes  in  the  minds 
of  the  people  to  whom  they  spoke. 

b.  Purpose  and  plan  of  Jesus's  pubHc  activity. 

c.  The  conditions  which  confronted  him  in  Galilee 
and  Jerusalem.  His  methods,  his  dauntless 
enthusiasm,  and  the  results  of  his  work. 

d.  The  events  which  led  to  his  death  and  the  facts 
underlying  the  resurrection  stories. 

e.  Jesus's  chief  teachings  regarding  the  right  relation 
between  God  and  man,  between  man  and  his 
neighbor,  each  man's  duty  to  society,  the  use  of 
wealth,  and  the  essentials  for  true  happiness. 

In  teaching  the  course  "Heroes  of  To-day"  and 
"Heroines  of  To-day"  the  teacher's  aim  should  be  to 
arouse  love  for  the  ideal  of  service,  by  reading  the  Hves 
of  those  who  in  modern  life  and  in  various  ways  have  been 
the  exponents  of  Christ's  own  ideal,  service  to  humanity 
rather  than  for  self.  The  teacher  should  exercise  judg- 
ment in  picking  out  those  stories  which  best  illustrate 
this  ideal.  Encourage  discussion  and  be  prepared  to 
give  a  list  of  fuller  accounts  of  the  personaUties  and 
their  work  which  may  be  read  during  the  summer.  For 
example,  in  reading  about  John  Muir,  tell  the  class  of  his 
interesting  autobiography,  also  of  his  "Stickeen,"  one 
of  the  best  dog  stories  in  literature. 

In  the  "Bible  Reading"  course  the  object  is  to  create 
a  love  of  reading  the  Bible,  presenting  it  from  a  literary 
angle.  Lyman  Abbott's  book.  The  Life  and  Literature 
of  the  Ancient  Hebrews,  also  The  Bible  as  Literature, 
by  Wood  and  Grant  (The  Abingdon  Press),  will  prove 
very  helpful  to  the  teacher  for  her  own  information.  Dr. 
Moulton's  edition  of  the  Bible,  called  The  Modem  Read- 


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er's  Bible,  should  be  used  by  the  teacher.  A  general  idea 
of  the  literary  form  of  each  masterpiece  should  be  ob- 
tained before  starting  the  reading,  but  the  definite 
goals  should  be  intellectual  and  spiritual  inspiration. 
On  the  teacher  rests  the  responsibihty  of  making  these 
readings  interesting  in  that  she  must  direct  the  class 
through  the  Oriental  phraseology  and  customs  to  the 
real  kernel  of  the  story.  Paint  the  historical  background 
for  the  masterpiece  to  be  read  in  a  few  vivid  colors,  so 
that  the  right  atmosphere  may  be  created. 

Each  pupil  should  keep  an  accurate,  attractive  note- 
book, recording  the  main  topics  or  points  of  interest  in 
each  course.  Very  good  suggestions  for  notebook  work 
may  be  found  in  Milton  Littlefield's  book.  Handwork  in 
the  Sunday  School,  published  by  the  Sunday  School 
Times  Company. 

The  oral  method  of  instruction  is  used,  the  teacher 
only  having  a  textbook,  except  in  the  Bible  Reading 
course.  This  method  imposes  a  heavier  responsibility 
on  the  teacher,  since  she  is  the  source  of  all  information; 
yet  if  the  teacher  is  well  informed  and  enthusiastic  with 
definite  lesson  plans,  it  produces  wonderful  results.  The 
teacher  must  remember  it  is  her  duty  to  teach,  not 
preach,  and  the  test  of  teaching  is  not  how  long  or 
brilliantly  the  teacher  can  talk,  but  how  much  the  indi- 
vidual pupil  can  give  back  to  the  teacher.  The  teacher 
should  present  one  topic  succinctly,  ask  for  a  suitable 
topic  heading,  have  it  recorded  on  the  blackboard  and 
in  notebooks,  then  before  proceeding  to  the  next  topic 
have  one  or  two  pupils  recite  on  the  topic. 

Books  for  High  School — ^Year  I 

Vacation  Religious  Day  School  Manual.    Hazel  Straight 

Stafford. 
Growth    of    the    Christian    Church.    Robert    Hastings 

Nichols,  Vol.  I  (Westminster  Press,  Philadelphia). 
Heroes  of  To-day.     Mary  B.  Parkman. 


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Heroines  of  To-day.     Mary  B.  Parkman. 

Modern   Reader's    Bible.    R.  G.  Moulton    (The  Mac- 

millan  Company). 
Reference  Books  for  teacher:  Poet  of  Galilee.     William 

Ellery  Leonard  (New  York,  B.  W.  Huebsch). 
Either: 

Short  History  of  the  Hebrews — Ottley,  R.  L.  Cam- 
bridge University  Press. 

Students'  History  of  the  Hebrews — Knott. 

Bible  as  Literature.  Wood  and  Grant  (The  Abing- 
don Press). 

Any  one  of  the  following: 
Life  of  Jesus.     W.  B.  Forhush  (Charles  Scribner's  Sons). 
Life     of     Christ.     Isaac    B.    Burgess     (University    of 

Chicago  Press). 
Life  of  Jesus.     Harris  Franklin   Rail    (The  Abingdon 

Press) . 
Story  of  Jesus  Christ.     Elizabeth  Stuart  Phelps. 

Each  pupil  should  have  a  loose-leaf  notebook,  also  a 
copy  of  Moulton's  Old  Testament  Stories  and  New 
Testament  Stories  (65  cents,  The  Macmillan  Com- 
pany). 

High  School — Year  i — Number  i 

9:0a-  9:05     Enrollment. 

9:05-  9:35  Life  and  Work  of  Jesus. — Note:  This 
outline  is  used  by  permission  of  Coun- 
cil of  Church  Boards  of  Education. 

1.  Extent  and  Power  of  the  Roman 
Empire  in  Jesus's  Day. 

2.  Little  Palestine  and  its  Sad  His- 
tory. Obtain  good  maps  to  illustrate 
this  lesson. 

Any  good  ancient  history  will  give 
sufficient  material  for  topics  i  and  2, 
although  some  short  history  of  the 
Hebrews,  such  as  Ottley's  or  Hosmer's 


I30    VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

will  give  information  which  will  make 

the  lesson  much  more  interesting, 
g:  35-  9:  40     Vigorous  Calisthenics. 
9:40-10:10    Growth  of  the  Christian  Church.     Pages 

15-26    in  Nichols's  book,  The    First 

Century. 

1.  Jesus  and  His  Disciples. 

2.  Jesus  Founding  the  Church. 

3.  The  Beginning  of  the  Apostolic 
Church. 

4.  Church  Extension. 

5.  Life  of  Church 

6.  Worship  in  Church. 

7.  Belief  of  Church. 

8.  Government  of  Church. 

10: 10-10: 1 2  Relaxation  Exercises.  Stretching  or  yawn- 
ing perinissible. 

10:  12-10: 30  Bible  Reading.  Story  of  Joseph.  Ex- 
plain why  it  is  great  story.  Story  to 
be  read  aloud,  each  one  in  class  taking 
turn.  Trace  plot  and  narrative  char- 
acteristics as  reading  progresses. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:  40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:  20-12:00  In  boys'  class  use  Mary  Parkman  s 

^ook,  Heroes  of  To-day;  read  aloud.  In 
girls'  class  use  Heroines  of  To-day; 
read  aloud.  If  class  is  mixed,  read  one 
story  from  the  former  book  one  day, 
and  one  from  the  latter,  another 
day. 

High  School — Year  i — ^Number  2 

9:  00-  9:  05    Record  attendance. 

9 :  05-  9:35     Life  and  Work  of  Jesus. 

1.  Continue  history  of  Palestine. 

2.  Inspirational  talk  on  Jesus,  the 


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man  and  hero,  as  suggested  in  intro- 
ductory notes. 
9:35-9:40    Calisthenics. 
9:40-10:10    Growth  of  Christian  Church. 

Review  lesson  by  means  of  several 
questions  given  at  close  of  Chapter  11. 
New  lesson,  pages  32-45  in  textbook. 
Present  under  following  topics: 

1.  Extent  of  Christianity  before  Con- 
stantine. 

2.  Means  of  Growth.  (Do  not  ex- 
pect the  class  to  remember  names  of 
apologists  or  teachers;  it  is  sufficient  if 
they  remember  in  general  how  Chris- 
tianity spread.) 

3.  Reasons  for  Persecution.  Omit 
periods  of  persecution  (page  36). 

4.  Effect  of  Persecution  (page  4). 

5.  Constantine  and  Christianity. 
(Pages  36,  37.  Drill  on  date  313,  reads 
same  backward  or  forward.) 

6.  Effect  on  Church  (page  37,  aiso 

page  45)- 

7.  Trace  on  map  extent  of  Chris- 
tianity's growth  after  Constantine. 
(Do  not  drill  on  names  of  missionaries 
who  spread  Christianity — too  confus- 
ing-) 

8.  Theodosius      and      Christianity 

(page  41). 

10: 10-10: 12    Relaxation  Exercises. 

10:  12-10:  30  Bible  Reading.  Continue  and  finish  story 
of  Joseph. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:40-11:20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To- 
day. 


132     VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

High  School — Year  i — Number  3 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 
9:05-9:35    Lije  and  Work  of  Jesus. 

1.  Happy  Beginnings  of  Jesus's 
Work.  Mark  i.  14;  Luke  4.  14;  Mark 
I.  15;  Luke  4.  16-22. 

2.  His  Contagious  Enthusiasm  for 
His  Work.  Mark  i.  16-22,  27,  28, 
35-39;  6.  6-1 1,  30-34,  45,  46. 

3.  His  Care  for  the  Needy.  Mark 
I.  23-26,  30,  34,  40-45;  Mark  2.  1-5, 
II, 12. 

Studies  in  the  Life  of  Jesus  Christ, 
by  Edward  Bosworth,  will  give  helpful 
teaching  suggestions  to  the  teacher. 
Any  one  of  the  books  on  the  life  of 
Jesus  on  the  reference  hst,  together  with 
the  Bible,  will  give  sufficient  material 
on  above  topics,  and  topics  in  following 
lessons. 

9*35-9*40    Calisthenics. 

9:40-10: 10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Review  by 
means  of  questions  8,  10,  12,  16,  on 
page  42. 
New  Lesson. 

1 .  Reasons  f or Monasticism  (page  46) . 

2.  Compare  Eastern  and  Western 
Monasticism. 

3.  Service  of  Monks  to  World. 

4.  Meaning  and  Reason  for  Creeds 
(do  not  mention  gnosticism). 

5.  Anonism. 

6.  Council  of  Nicea. 

7.  Creed  of  Chalcedon. 

8.  Test  of  Christianity  from  the 
Fourth  Century  on. 


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10: 10-10:  12     Relaxation  Exercises. 

10:  12-10: 30  Biblical  Reading.  In  girls'  class  read 
''Samson's  Wedding  Feast";  in  boys' 
class,  the  story  of  Abimelech;  in  a 
mixed  class,  the  story  of  Abimelech. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10: 40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:  20-12:  00    Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To-day. 

High  School — Year  i — Number  4 

9 :  00-  9 :  05     Record  attendance. 

9: 05-  9:  35    Life  and  Work  of  Jesus. 

1.  His  Message  of  Joy  and  Help- 
fulness. Mark  2.  18,  19,  21,  22,  23-27; 
3.  1-4.     Matthew  12.  11,  12;  Luke  15. 

2.  His  call  for  Men  of  Sterling 
Character.  Luke  6.  12,  13;  Mark  3. 
14-19;  Mark  5.  5-7-12;  13-16,  20-23, 
27,  28.  Luke  6.  27,  28,  31-36;  II.  2>?,- 
36;  14.  25-35. 

9:35-9:40    Calisthenics. 

9: 40-10: 10    Growth  of  Christian  Church. 

1.  Sketch  of  Jerome's  Life.  Place 
emphasis  on  one  thing  for  which  he 
should  be  remembered  (page  52). 

2.  Outline   Augustine's  Life  (pages 

53.  54)-. 

3.  Drill  on  Augustine's  Famous  Doc- 
trine of  the  Church  (page  60). 

4.  Paganism  in  Church  (pages  56, 

57)- 

5.  Change  in  Worship  in  Church 
(page  55)- 

6.  Rise  of  Catholic  Church. 

7.  Changes  in  Local  Churches  (bot- 
tom of   page  57   to  bottom  of   page 

58). 


134    VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

8.  Offices  in  Federation  of  Churches 
(use  blackboard  to  illustrate  this). 

9.  Show  how  Pope's  power  grew  out 
of  Bishop  of  Rome's  office  (page  61). 

10:10-10:12    Relaxation  Exercise. 
10: 12-10: 30    Bible  Reading. 

In  girls'  class  read  book  of  Esther;  in 

boys'   class  read  connected  story  of 

Daniel. 
10:  30-10: 40    Recess. 
10:40-11:20    General  Assembly. 
11:  20-12:  00    Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To-day. 

High  School — Year  i — Number  5 

9: 00-  9:  05    Record  attendance. 

9:  05-  9:  35     Life  and  Work  of  Jesus. 

1.  Jesus's  Disgust  with  Mere  For- 
malities in  Religion.  Matthew  5.  20, 
33-37;  6.  1-4,  5-7>  16-18;  Mark  7.  6-8; 
Matthew  15.  13,  14. 

2.  Discovering  the  Good  in  Other 
People.     Luke  6.  37-39,   41,  42. 

3.  Absolute  Sincerity  in  Religion. 
Matthew  7.  15;  Luke  6.  43-49;  11.  37- 
44,  45-48,  51-54-     Mark  12.  38-40. 

9:35-9:40    Calisthenics. 

9:40-10:10  Growth  of  Christian  Church.  Review 
thoroughly  week's  work.  A  good  plan 
to  follow  is  to  review  a  topic  which  cuts 
horizontally  through  the  entire  period 
studied,  for  example:  Changes  in  church 
organization  (from  apostoKc  church  to 
organization  of  Catholic  Church) ;  then 
fuU  discussion  of  one  important  topic 
such  as  "The  Persecutions."  Show 
their  causes,  their  character,  and  re- 
sults; then  finish  with  an  "omnibus" 


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question;  that  is,  a  group  of  short 
definite  questions  about  all  sorts  of 
topics,  demanding  concise  answers. 

10:  la-io:  12    Relaxation  Exercise. 

10: 12-10: 30  Bihle  Reading.  Continue  reading  long 
story. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:  20-12: 00    Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To-day. 

High  School — Year  i — Number  6 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 

9: 05-  9:  35    Life  and  Work  of  Jesus. 

1.  Religious  Convictions  and  Hopes 
of  Jesus's  People.  Luke  11.  19,  20; 
Mark  7.  i,  2,  5-9,  14,  15;  Mark  3. 
23-30;  8.  11-13,  15. 

2.  His  Family  and  Friends  Turn 
Against  Him.  Mark  3.  19-21,  31-35; 
6.  1-6.  Matthew  10.  34-39. 

9 '35"  9*40    Calisthenics. 

9: 40-10: 10    Growth  of  Christian  Church. 

1.  Short  sketch  by  teacher  of  con- 
tents of  pages  65-69.  Aim  to  present 
clear  picture  of  worldly  conditions  at 
this  period,  avoiding  too  many  details 
of  Httle  interest  to  class.  No  notes  to 
be  taken  on  this. 

2.  Present  to  class  "Mediaeval  Mis- 
sionary Effort"  (pages  69-75),  under 
following  topics: 

(i)  Roman  Missions  in  England 
(Green,  A  Short  History  of  The  English 
People — interesting  reference) . 

(2)  Scottish  Missions  in  England 
(Taylor's  Mediaeval  Mind — splendid 
reference,  for  teacher's  use). 


136    VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

3.  A  Great  Missionary,  Boniface. 

4.  "The  Apostle  of  the  North," 
Ansgar. 

5.  Christianity  in  Russia. 

6.  Method   of   Medieval  Missions. 
10: 10-10: 12    Relaxation  Exercise  (see  Grade  IV). 

10: 12-10:  30    Bible  Reading.     Continue  reading  of  long 

story. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10:40-11:20    General   Assembly. 
11:  20-12-00    Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To-day. 

High  School — Year  i — Number  7 

9:  00-  9:  05     Record  attendance. 
9:05-9:35     Lije  and  Work  of  Jesus. 

1.  Jesus  Driven  into  Exile.  Mark 
3.  6;  7.  24,  31;  8.  10-13,  27. 

2.  How  Jesus  Rose  Above  His  Dis- 
appointments. Mark  4.  1-9;  Matthew 
13.  44,  45;  Luke  10.  2-5;  Luke  11.  16, 
21,  23,  24. 

3.  His  Optimism  in  Face  of  Great 
Odds.  Matthew  13.  24-30;  Mark  4. 
26-29;  30-32;  Matthew  13.  33. 

9:35-9:40    Calisthenics. 

9: 40-10: 10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  75-82 
in  text.     Use  topic  headings  as  given 
in  book. 
10: 10-10:  12     Relaxation  Exercise. 
10: 12-10:  30    Continue  Reading  in  Bible. 
I  o :  30-1  o :  40    Recess . 
10:40-11:20    General   Assembly. 
II :  20-12 :  00    Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To-day. 

High  School — Year  i — Number  8 
9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 


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9:  05-  9:  35     Life  and  Work  of  Jesus. 

1.  A  Prophet's  Mission  and  a  Proph- 
et's Doom.  (Make  sure  the  word 
"prophet"  and  his  function  is  properly- 
understood;  see  Moulton's  notes  in 
Modern  Reader's  Bible,  or  Hebrew 
Prophets  by  Chamberlain.) 

2.  He  Spurns  Peter's  Suggestions  of 
Political  Ambition.    Mark  8.    27-30, 

3i>  33^.34-37;  9-  I- 

3.  Living  for  the  Good  of  Others. 

Mark  9.  33-36;  Matthew  18. 4;  Mark 
9.  38-40;  Luke  II.  27,  28;  Luke  17. 
7-10;  Mark  10.  35-44,  18. 

9: 35-  9:  40    Calisthenics. 

9: 40-10: 10    Growth  of  Christian  Church. 

1.  Review  by  means  of  questions  5- 
13  on  page  82. 

2.  Present  lesson  "Paganism  in  the 
Church,"  under  following  topics: 

(i)  Three  Causes  of  Paganism. 

(2)  Evidences  of  Paganism  in  Clergy, 
Papacy,  and  Society. 

(3)  Signs  of  Paganism  in  Worship 
and  Popular  Religion. 

10: 10-10: 12     Relaxation  Exercises. 

10: 12-10:  30    Bible  Reading.     If  long  story  is  finished, 

read  "Belshazzar's  Feast." 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10:40-11:20    General    Assembly. 
11:20-12:00    Heroes    of    To-day;    Heroines    of    To- 
day. 

High  School — Year  i — Number  9 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 

9: 05-  9:  35    Life  and  Work  of  Jesus. 

I.  The  Fight  for  Nobility  of  Life. 


138     VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

Mark  9.  43-50;  Luke  10.  31-42;  13. 
22-25. 

2.  The  Sacredness  of  a  Child's  Faith. 
Mark  9.  42;  Matthew  18.  10,  14;  Mark 
10.  13-16. 

3.  The  Spirit  of  Godlike  Forgiveness. 
Matthew  18. 15;  Luke  17.  3, 4;  9.  51-56; 
Matthew  18.  23-35;  Mark  11.  25. 

4.  Wholehearted  Devotion  to  God. 
Luke  9.  57-62. 

9:35-9:40    Calisthenics. 

9:40-10: 10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  loi- 
iio  in  textbook. 

1.  Hildebrand's  Position  among 
Popes. 

2.  Hildebrand's  Policy. 

3.  Conflict  with  Henry  IV. 

4.  Hildebrand's  Opposition  to  Cleri- 
cal Marriages. 

5.  Hildebrand's  Idea  of  Position  of 
Pope. 

10: 10-10: 12    Relaxation  Exercises. 

10: 12-10: 30  Bihle  Reading.  Read  several  famous 
New  Testament  stories,  such  as  "The 
Prodigal  Son,"  "The  Lost  Sheep," 
"The  Good  Samaritan;"  allow  time 
for  comment. 

10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 

I  o :  40- 11:20    General  A  ssembly. 

11:  20-12:  00    Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To-day. 

High  School — Year  i — ^Number  10 

9: 00-  9:  05    Record  attendance. 

9: 05-  9:  35    Life  and  Work  of  Jesus. 

1.  How  to  Make  Prayer  a  Vital 
Reality.    Luke  11.  1-4;  18.  9-14. 

2.  All   Life   under   Sway'  of   CJod. 


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Luke  12.  35-40,  42-48;  16.  10-13;  17* 
20,  21;  Mark  13.  28-32,  35,  36. 

3.  Loyalty  to  Conviction.    Luke  12. 

4-7- 

4.  Divine  Love  for  the  Wa)rward. 
Luke  7.  36-50;  Matthew  11.  28-30; 
John  7.  53;  8.  11;  Matthew  21.  28-32; 
Luke  15. 

9*35"  9*  40    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  iio- 
119. 

1.  Power  of  Papacy  under  Innocent 
III. 

2.  Power  of  Church  over  Life  in 
Western  Europe. 

3.  Extent  of  Church  in  Europe. 

4.  Extent  of  Eastern  Church. 

5.  Causes  of  Crusades 

6.  Children's  Crusade. 

7.  Results  of  Crusades. 
10: 10-10: 12    Relaxation  Exercises. 

10: 12-10:30  Bible  Reading.    Shipwreck  of  Paul. 

10:30-10:40  Recess. 

10:40-11:20  General   Assembly. 

11:  20-12:  00  Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To-day. 

High  School — Year  i — Number  ii 

9: 00-  9:  05    Record  attendance. 

9: 05-  9:  35     Life  and  Work  of  Jesus. 

1 .  Jesus's  Fight  to  Protect  the  Home. 
Mark  10.  2-12. 

2.  Jesus's  Definitions  of  Salvation 
and  Real  Religion. 

3.  Dangers  of  Wealth.  Luke  12. 
13-21;  16.  19-31;  Mark  10.  17,  19-27. 

9:35-9:40    Calisthenics. 

9:40-10: 10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  122- 
128. 


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1.  Wealth  of  Church. 

2.  Pope  and  His  Powers. 

3.  Archbishop  and  His  Powers. 

4.  Bishop  and  His  Powers. 

5.  Priest,  His  Powers  and  Duties. 

6.  Monastic  Orders. 

7.  Monastic  Orders  and  the  Papacy. 

8.  Four  Services  of  Monks. 

9.  Monastic  Corruption. 
10:  la-io:  12    Relaxation  Exercise, 

10: 12-10:  30  Bible  Reading.  Story  of  War  of  Deborah 
and  Barak  against  Sisera  (interesting 
comment  in  Kent,  The  Founders  and 
Rulers  of  United  Israel). 

10:  30-10: 40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:  20-12: 00    Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To-day. 

High  School — Year  i — Number  12 

9: 00-  9:  05    Record  attendance. 

9: 05-  9: 35    Life  and  Work  of  Jesus.    Careful  reading, 

comment  and  drill  on  "Ten  Sayings  of 

the  Great  Teacher."    i.  Matthew  7.  7, 

8.     2.  Matthew  7.  i.     3.  Luke  12. 48. 

4.  Matthew  6.  i,  3.      5.  Luke  6.  38. 

6.  Mark  10.  43,    7.  Matthew  7.  16, 17. 

8.  Matthew  6.  21.    9.  Matthew  5.  44, 

45.     10.  John  5.  13. 
9:35-9:40    Calisthenics. 
9:40-10: 10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  128- 

1.  Object  of  Church  Discipline. 

2.  Protestant  Method  of  Discipline. 

3.  Confession,  Penance,  and  Abso- 
lution. 

4.  Object  of   Confession,   Penance, 
and  Absolution. 


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5.  Purgatory  and  Indulgence. 

6.  Excommunication. 

7.  Church  Courts. 

8.  Inquisition. 

9.  Sacramental  System. 
10: 10-10: 12     Relaxation  Exercise. 

10: 12-10: 30  Bihle  Reading.  *Teats  of  Gideon'^  in 
boys'  class;  story  of  ''Wooing  of  Re- 
bekah"  in  girls'  class. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:40-11:20    General   Assembly. 

11:  20-12:  00    Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To-day. 

High  School — Year  i — Number  13 

9 :  00-  9 :  05     Record  attendance. 

9: 05-  9:  35    Life  and  Work  of  Jesus.    Events  of  Pas- 
sion Week. 

1.  Sunday:  Day  of  Triumph. 

2.  Monday:  Day  of  Authority, 
(i)  Cursing  of  fig  tree. 

(2)  Cleansing  of  temple. 

3.  Tuesday:  Day  of  Conflict. 

(i)  Christ's  authority  challenged. 

(2)  Discourse    against    scribes    and 
Pharisees. 

(3)  Jews  reject  Christ. 

(4)  Conspiracy  between  chief  priests 
and  Judas. 

4.  Wednesday:  Day  of  Retirement, 
probably  spent  in  Bethany. 

5.  Thursday:   Last  Day  with  Disci- 
ples.    Last  Supper. 

6.  Friday:  Day  of  Suffering. 
{a)  Agony  in  Gethsemane. 

(h)  Betrayal,  arrest,  trial,  crucifixion. 

7.  Saturday:  Day  in  Tomb. 
Resurrection. 


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9:35-9:40    Calisthenics. 

9:40-10:  10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  133- 

139-  . 
10:  10-10: 12     Relaxation  Exercises. 

10:  12-10:  30  Bible  Reading.  Friendship  of  David  and 
Jonathan,  including  exquisite  lament 
of  David  over  Saul  and  Jonathan  on 
page  191  in  Moul ton's  Bible  Stories  of 
Old  Testament.     2  Sam.  i:  17-27. 

10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 

10:40-11:20    General   Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To- 
day. 

High  School — Year  i — Number  14 

9 :  00-  9 :  05     Record  attendance. 

9:05-  9:  35  Life  and  Work  of  Jesus.  Read  and  dis- 
cuss. ''The  Heroic  Death  of  Jesus." 
Mark  14.  32-42,  43-49>  50.  53-^1 ;  15. 
1-5, 15-20,  21-32,  33,  37,  39-41. 

9:35-9:40    Calisthenics. 

9: 40-10: 10    Growth  of  Christian  Church. 

In  textbook  take  first  paragraph  on 
page  141;  omit  to  page  145;  take  pages 

145-152- 

1.  Life  of  Francis  of  Assisi. 

2.  Franciscans'  Early  and  Late  His- 
tory. (If  there  is  time  read  at  least  a 
portion  of  Francis's  Canticle  of  the 
Sun.) 

3.  Popular  Christianity — Character 
of. 

4.  EvangeHcal  Religion. 
10: 10-10: 12     Relaxation  Exercise. 

10: 12-10:  30    Bible  Reading.    Several  of  Jesus's  Para- 
bles. 
10: 30-10: 40    Recess 


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10:40-11:20    General  Assembly. 

11:  20-12:  00    Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To-day. 

High  School — Year  i — Number  15 

9:  00-  9:  05     Record  attendance. 
9:05-  9:  35     Life  and  Work  of  Jesus. 

1.  Story  of  Resurrection  John  20. 

2.  The  New  Life  Which  Jesus  Im- 
parted to  His  Followers.  Luke  24. 
13-35;  Mil  I.  4,  5,  16-18;  3.  16;  8. 
12;   10.  lo-ii,  34,  35;  chapter  21. 

9:35-9:40    Calisthenics. 

9:40-10:  10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  152- 

156.     General  review. 
10: 10-10: 12    Relaxation  Eocercises. 
10: 12-10:  30    Bible  Reading.    In  boys'  class  read  "Ten 

Great  Proverbs" — Proverbs  16.  3;  29. 

11;  16.  32;  16.  8;  15.  7;  15.  i;  16.  18; 

26.  27;  II.  25;  14.  34;  in  girls'  class 

read  "A  Perfect  Woman" — Proverbs 

31.  10-30. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10:40-11:20    General   Assembly. 
11:  20-12: 00    Heroes  of  To-day;  Heroines  of  To-day. 


HIGH  SCHOOL— YEAR  II 

Books  and  Material  Needed  for  High  School — 

Year  II 

Vacation  Religious  Day  School  Manual.    Hazel  Straight 

Stafford. 
The  Story  of  the  New  Testament.    Edgar  /.  Goods  peed 

(University  of  Chicago  Press). 
The  Growth  of  the  Christian  Church,  Vol.  II.  Robert 

Hastings   Nichols    (Westminster  Press,  Philadelphia). 
Women  Workers  of  the  Orient.     Margaret  Burton. 
Heroes  of  Missionary  Enterprise.     Claud  Field  (  J.  B. 

Lippincott  Company,  Philadelphia). 

Each  pupil  should  have  copy  of  Moulton's  Biblical 
Masterpieces  (65  cents)  (The  Macmillan  Company). 
Also  a  New  Testament  and  a  notebook.  Models  of 
Oriental  homes — rich  man's  home  (75  cents),  peasant's 
house  ($1.2 5) — may  be  obtained  from  New  York  Sunday 
School  Commission,  73  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York  city. 

Model  of  a  Japanese  living  room  may  be  obtained 
from  A.  A.  Vantine  Company,  Fifth  Avenue  and  39th 
Street,  New  York  city. 

The  teacher  should  read  the  Teaching  Suggestions  for 
High  School  Year  i. 

High  School — Year  2 — ^Number  i 

9 :  00-  9 :  05     Enrollment. 

9:05-  9:35  The  Story  of  the  New  Testament. 

Use  Goodspeed,  Chapter  XX,  to  pre- 
sent the  lesson  "The  New  Testament  in 
the  Making."  If  the  teacher  has 
access  to  First  Standard  Manual  of 
Teacher  Training  (Barclay),  portions 
of  Chapters  II,  III,  XV  will  be  helpful 
144 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL     145 


reference  material.  The  Encyclopae- 
dia Britannica  may  also  be  used. 

The  teacher  should  have  the  lesson 
material  divided  into  several  topics. 
After  presenting  one  topic,  the  teacher 
should  pause  for  comments  and  ques- 
tions, hear  one  or  two  pupils  give  the 
main  points  in  the  topic  which  should 
be  recorded  in  the  pupil's  notebook. 
9:35-  9:40  Relaxation  Exercise.  (Stretching  or  any 
form  of  relaxation  should  be  encouraged 
before  proceeding  to  the  next  lesson.) 
9:  40-10:  10  Growth  of  Christian  Church.     Mod- 

ern Period,  by  Nichols.  Take  pages 
2-11.  Follow  oral  method  of  topical 
instruction  as  outlined  above. 

I o :  10-10 :  1 5  Vigorous  Calisthenics.  (Arm  movements, 
bending,  etc.,  should  be  directed  by 
teacher  or  an  able  pupil.) 

10:  15-10: 30  Biblical  Reading.  Each  pupil  should 
have  copy  of  Moulton's  Biblical  Mas- 
terpieces. Examples  of  oratory,  essay, 
wisdom  Hterature,  and  lyrics  should 
be  read.  Omit  narratives,  since  Year 
I  covered  this  form.  The  object  of 
this  course  should  be  to  read  the  Bible 
intelligently  and  with  enjoyment.  The 
teacher  should  preface  reading  with 
brief  explanation  of  characteristics  of 
literature  to  be  read.  Moulton's  com- 
mentaries and  notes  give  ample  mate- 
rial. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10:  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Mission  Course.  In  girls'  class  use 
Women  Workers  of  the  Orient,  by 
Margaret  Burton.     In  this  work  oral 


146    VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

presentation  of  textbook  material  with 
some  assigned  work  for  the  class  will 
give  best  results.  Lesson  I — "Home 
Life  in  Moslem  Countries  and  in 
India."  Use  models  or  pictures  of 
Oriental  home  to  illustrate.  In  boys' 
class  use  "Heroes  of  Missionary  En- 
terprise," by  Claud  Field.  Reading 
aloud  the  textbook  with  frequent  re- 
views is  the  best  method.  If  the  class 
is  mixed,  use  whichever  is  at  hand. 

High  School — Year  2 — Number  2 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record   attendance. 

9:05-  9:35  Life  and  Work  of  Paul.  Review  the 
class  on  what  they  already  know  about 
Paul.  Teacher  should  supplement 
weak  spots.  Following  topics  should 
be  well  in  mind. 

1.  Paul's  Early  Life. 

2.  Paul's  Conversion. 

3.  Paul's  Personality. 

4.  Paul's  Great  Work. 

5.  A  Prisoner  at  Rome. 

6.  Some  of  his  teachings: 

(i)  Song  of  love,  i  Corinthians  13. 

(2)  Right    thinking,    Philippians 
4.8. 

(3)  Value  of  Bible,  2  Timothy  3. 
16,  17. 

9:35-  9:40  Relaxation  Exercise. 

9:40-10:10  Growth  of  Christian  Church.    New  Life 

in  Western  Church,  pages  11-20. 

10: 10-10:  15  Calisthenics. 

10: 15-10:  30  Bihle  Reading. 

10:30-10:40  Recess. 

10:40-11:20  General  Assembly. 


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11:  20-12: 00  Missions.  In  girls'  class  use  "Home  Life 
in  China  and  Japan."  If  possible, 
have  topics  from  work  done  outside 
textbook.  Use  model  of  Japanese  liv- 
ing room. 

High  School — Year  2 — Number  3 

9:cx>-9:o5    Record  attendance. 

q:  05-  9:  35    Story  of  tJte  New  Testament  by  Goodspeed, 
Present  topically  Chapter  I. 

9*35"  9*40    Relaxation  Exercise. 

9:40-10: 10  Growth  of  the  Christian  Church.  Life  of 
Luther,  pages  25-35;  39-41  in  textbook. 
Outside  information  should  be  brought 
in  to  fill  out  details  omitted  in  text- 
book. 
Suggested  topics: 

I.Luther's    Youth,     Parentage, 
Schooling,  Character. 

2.  Luther's  Monastic  Life. 

3.  Luther  a  Professor  at  Wittenburg. 

4.  The    "95   Theses"    Controversy. 

5.  Excommunication. 

6.  Marriage. 

7.  Diet  at  Speyer. 

8.  Death  of  Luther. 

9.  His  Work  and  Influence. 
10: 10-10:  15    Calisthenics. 

10:15-10:30    Bible  Reading. 

10:  30-10: 40    Recess. 

10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  A  ssembly. 

1 1 :  20-12 :  00    Mission  Course.  In  girls'  class  use  "Effect 

of    Christian    Missions    in     Oriental 

Homes." 

High  School — Year  2 — Number  4 
9: 00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 


148    VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

9 :  05-  9:35     Use  suggestions  for  Study  at  close  of  Chap- 
ter I  in  The  Story  of  the  New  Testa- 
ment. 
9:35-  9:40    Relaxation  Exercise. 
9:40-10:10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Lutheran- 
ism,  pages  35-39.    Read  some  of  the 
"95  Theses.'' 
10:  lo-io:  15    Calisthenics. 
10: 15-10: 30    Bible  Reading. 
10:  30-10: 40    Recess. 
10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Missions.  In  girls'  class  take  "Women 
in  Industries  in  Mohammedan  Lands 
and  India  and  China." 

High  School — Year  2 — Number  5 

9: 00-  9: 05    Record  attendance. 

9:  05-  9: 35    The  Story  of  the  New  Testament.    Chap- 
ter II  in  textbook. 
9:35-  9:40    Relaxation  Exercises. 
9: 40-10: 10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Zwingli  and 
Calvin,  pages  45-55.     Excellent  sum- 
mary of  Calvinism  found  in  Dedica- 
tion of  The  Institutes,  by  Calvin. 
10: 10-10:  15    Calisthenics 
10: 15-10: 30    Bible  Reading. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10 :  40-1 1 :  20    General  A  ssembly. 

11:20-12:00  Missions.  In  girls'  class  "Japanese  In- 
dustrial System." 

High  School — Year  2 — Number  6. 

9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-  9:35  The  Story  of  the  New  Testament.  Sug- 
gestions for  study  at  close  of  Chapter 
II. 

9-  3S~  9-  40    Relaxation  Exercise, 


VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL     149 

9:40-10:10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  55- 

10:  10-10:  15  Calistltenics. 

10:15-10:30  Bible  Reading, 

10:30-10:40  Recess. 

10 :  40- 11:20  General  A  ssemhly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00  Missions.    Review. 

High  School — Year  2 — Number  7 

9: 00-  9: 05     Record  attendance. 

9: 05-  9:  35     The  Story  of  the  New  Testament.    Chap- 
ter TIL 
9: 35-  9:  40    Relaxation  Exercises. 
9:40-10: 10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  66- 

10: 10-10: 15    Calisthenics. 

10: 15-10:  30    Bible  Reading. 

10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 

I  o :  40- 11:20    General  A  ssembly. 

11:  20-12:00  Mission  Course.  In  girls^  class,  "Broad- 
ening Horizons  for  Women  in  Oriental 
Countries." 

High  School — ^Year  2 — Number  8 

9: 00-  9:  05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-  9:35    The  Story  of  the  New  Testament.    Sug- 
gestions for  study  at  close  of  Chapter 
III. 
9: 35-  9:  40    Relaxation  Exercises. 
9:40-10:10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Review. 
10: 10-10:  15    Calisthenics. 
10:  15-10:  30    Bible  Reading. 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
10:  40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Missions.  In  girls'  class  take  "Women 
in  Professions  in  Oriental  Countries." 


I50    VACATION  RELIGIOUS  DAY  SCHOOL 

High  School — Year  2 — Number  9 

9:  00-  9:  05     Record  attendance. 

9:  05-  9:  35     The  Story  of  the  New  Testament.    Chapter 

IV. 
9:35-9:40    Relaxation. 
9:40-10:  10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  86- 

88;  93-95;  99-104;  173-177- 

1.  Missionary  Activity. 

2.  Huguenots. 

3.  Pietism. 

4.  Moravians. 

5.  Restoration  Period  in  England. 
10: 10-10: 15    Calisthenics. 

10: 15-10:  30    Bible  Reading. 
10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 
10:  40-11:  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00    Missions.     Continue   **Women    in    Pro- 
fessions in  Oriental  Countries." 

High  School — Year  2 — Number  10. 

9:  00-  9:  05  Record  attendance. 

9:  05-  9:  35  Suggestions  at  end  of  Chapter  IV. 

9:35-  9:40  Relaxation. 

9:40-10: 10  Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  117- 

128. 

10:  10-10: 15  Calisthenics. 

10:  15-10:  30  Bible  Reading. 

ic:  30-10:  40  Recess. 

10: 40-11 :  20  General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00  Mission  Work.    In  girls'  class  finish  book. 

High  School — Yrar  2 — Number  ii 

9: 00-  9:  05  Record  attendance. 

9:  05-  9:  35  Story  of  the  New  Testament.    Chapter  V. 

9-35-  9 -40  Relaxation. 

9 :  40-10 :  10  Growth  of  Christian  Church. 

10: 10-10:  15  Calisthenics, 


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10: 15-10:  30    Bible  Reading. 

10:30-10:40    Recess. 

10: 40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 

11:20-12:00  Missions.  In  the  girls'  class  either 
devote  week  to  special  reports  in  con- 
nection with  book  studied  and  a  thor- 
ough review;  or  a  study  of  local  foreign 
women,  their  needs,  their  present  envi- 
ronment, etc. 

High  School — Year  2 — Number  12. 

-9: 00-  9:  05    Record  attendance. 

9:05-  9:35    Story  of  The  New   Testament.     Sugges- 
tions at  end  of  Chapter  V. 

9:  35-  9:  40    Relaxation  Exercises. 

9:40-10:  10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  157- 

163. 
10:  10-10:  15     Calisthenics. 
10:  15-10:  30    Bible  Reading. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10: 40-1 1 :  20    General  Assembly. 
1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work. 

High  School — Year  2 — Number  13 

9 :  00-  9 :  05  Record  attendance. 

9 :  05-  9:35  Story  of  the  New  Testament. 

9:  35-  9:  40  Relaxation. 

9:40-10:  10  Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  163- 

172. 

10: 10-10: 15  Calisthenics. 

10:  15-10:  30  Bible  Reading, 

10:  30-10:  40  Recess. 

10:  40-11 :  20  General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00  Mission  Work. 

High  School — Year  2 — Number  14 
9 :  00-  9 :  05    Record  attendance. 


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9:  05-  9:  35     The  Story  of  the  New  Testament.     Sugges- 
tions at  close  of  Chapter  VI. 

9:35-9:40    Relaxation. 

9:  40-10: 10    Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Pages  172- 

181. 
10: 10-10:  15     Calisthenics. 
10: 15-10:  30    Bihle  Reading. 
10:30-10:40    Recess. 
10:40-11:20    General  Assembly. 
1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Mission  Work. 

High  School — Year  2 — Number  15 

9:  00-  9:  05  Record  attendance. 

9 :  05-  9:35  The  Story  of  the  New  Testament.    Chapter 
VII. 

9:35-  9:40  Relaxation. 

9:  40-10:  10  Growth  of  Christian  Church.    Review. 

10:  10-10:  15  Calisthenics. 

10:  15-10:  30  Bihle  Reading. 

10:30-10:40  Recess. 

10:  40-11:  20  General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00  Mission  Work. 


HIGH  SCHOOL— YEAR  III 

Books  and  Materials  for  High  School — Year 

III 

The  Hebrew  Prophets.  Georgia  Louise  Chamberlain 
(University  of  Chicago  Press,  Chicago,  Illinois). 

Modern  Reader's  Bible.  R.  G.  MouUon  (The  Mac- 
millan  Company). 

Christian  Americanization.     Charles  Brooks. 

Magazine  articles  on  subject,  such  as:  (i)  "Taking 
Mother  into  Camp"  (Woman's  Home  Companion, 
March,  1920).  (2)  "Americanization:  the  Other  Side 
of  the  Case"  (John  Hulomer,  Atlantic  Monthly,  March, 
1920). 

Any  one  of  the  following : 

1.  On  the  Trail  of  an  Immigrant.     Steiner. 

2.  The  Promised  Land.     Mary  Antin. 

3.  Sons  of  Italy.     Antonio  Mangario. 

Reference  Books  for  Course  on  Synthetic  Study  of  Scrip- 
tures.    Short  History  of  the  Hebrews.    R.  L.  Ottley. 
Life  and  Literature  of  Ancient  Hebrews.  Lyman  Abbott. 
Students'   History  of  the   Hebrews.     L.    A.   Knott. 
Any  good  ancient  history.     Historical  Series.    Kent. 
Each  pupil  should  have  a  loose-leaf  notebook,  and,  if 
possible,  one  of  the  Prophecy  Series  of  the  Modern 
Reader's  Bible  (65  cents  each).      Copley  prints  which 
represent  studies  of  the  prophets  should  be  entered  in 
the  notebook. 

Teaching  Suggestions  for  High  School — 
Year  III 

In  teaching  the  course,  "Synthetic  Study  of  the  Scrip- 
tures," keep  in  mind  that  the  object  is  to  fit  as  far  as 
possible  into  their  proper  historical  niches  the  various 
biblical  stories  and  incidents  which  have  been  studied 

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individually  in  the  grades.  Sequence  of  stories  and 
background  for  stories  rather  than  mastery  of  details  of 
stories  is  to  be  emphasized.  A  portion  of  the  chart 
should  be  used  each  day,  the  details  supplied  as  needed 
by  the  teacher.  Avoid,  however,  too  many  details  which 
make  for  confusion;  a  bird's-eye  view  of  biblical  material 
is  all  that  is  possible  in  so  short  a  course. 

In  the  mission  course — "Christian  Americanization" — 
the  object  should  be  to  create  intelligent  interest  in  the 
foreign  element,  so  that  fraternizing  rather  than  contempt 
is  made  possible.  Emphasize  the  fact  that  the  evil  and 
the  danger  in  the  problem  spring  largely  from  ignorance 
each  of  the  other's  ways.  Where  there  is  real  under- 
standing there  is  no  problem.  The  teacher  should 
familiarize  herself  with  up-to-date  articles  on  the  question. 
The  book  by  Brooks  will  be  found  helpful.  Read  por- 
tions of  the  books  mentioned  on  the  list,  allowing  time  for 
discussion.  In  a  boys'  class  it  might  be  well  to  use  On 
the  Trail  of  an  Immigrant,  in  a  girls'  class  The  Promised 
Land,  in  a  mixed  class  selections  from  both,  or  Sons  of 
Italy.  Make  the  course  practical  by  discussing  ways  and 
means  in  one's  own  community,  what  can  be  done  on  the 
part  of  the  students  in  school,  etc. 

Use  the  oral  topical  method  of  teaching  in  the  course 
on  ^'Hebrew  Prophets."  See  suggestions  for  High  School 
Year  I.  Put  a  good  deal  of  time  on  the  readings,  for  the 
object  of  the  course  is  to  create  an  interest  through  under- 
standing, in  prophetic  literature.  It  is  very  important 
that  the  class  have  access  to  a  Moulton  edition  of  the 
Bible  or  one  similar;  otherwise  it  is  most  difficult  to  read 
the  passages  intelhgently. 

High  School — Year  3 — Order  of  Program 

9 :  00-  9 :  05  Enrollment. 

9:  05-10:  00  Hebrew  Prophets. 

10:00-10:05  Calisthenics. 

iq:  05-10: 30  Missions,    "Christian  Americanization." 


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10:  30-10:  40    Recess. 

10: 40-11 :  20    General  Assembly. 

1 1 :  20-1 2 :  00    Synthetic  Study  of  Scriptures. 

Daily  Plan  for  Course  on  Hebrew  Prophets 

I.  I.  Office    of    'Trophet."     See    Moulton's    Modern 

Reader's  Bible,  pages  1388-1390;  also  textbook, 
The  Hebrew  Prophets,  by  Georgia  Louise 
Chamberlain,  pages  4-5. 

2.  Character  of  Prophets.    Textbook,  pages  6-7. 

3.  Historical  Background  for  Elijah.    Chapter  III  in 

textbook. 

II.  Chapter  IV  in  textbook. 

1.  Ahab  and  Jezebel. 

2.  Phoenician  Baalism. 

3.  Personality  Leadership  of  Elijah. 

4.  Jehovah  or  Baal — The  Test.    Have  class  read 

aloud  the  story  in  i  Kings. 

III.  Chapter  VI  in  textbook. 

1.  Elisha. 

2.  Contribution  of  Elijah  and  Successors. 

3.  Survey  of  historical  conditions  from  876-722 

B.C. 

lY-V-VI.    Amos,  His  Writings  and  Work. 

Chapter  VII  in  textbook,  include  footnotes, 
include  footnotes,  book  of  Amos  in  Bible. 

VII.     Hosea,  His  Writings  and  Work. 

Chapter  VIII  in  textbook;  selection  to  be 
read  from  Bible. 

VII-IX.     Isaiah  of  Jerusalem.     Chapter  IX  in  textbook; 
portions  of  writings  read. 

X.     I.     Micah  of  Moresheth.    Chapter  X  in  textbook. 
2.  Background  for  Jeremiah.     Take  as  much  of 
Chapter  XI  as  time  will  permit. 


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XL     Finish  Jeremiah. 

XII.    Ezekiel.     Chapter  XII  in  textbook. 

XIII-XIV.     Isaiah  of  Babylon.    Chapter  XIII  in  text- 
book.    Readings  from  Isaiah. 

XV.     I.  Brief  survey  of  new  conditions  in  Jerusalem  as 
affecting  the  prophets,  Chapter  XIV. 

2.  Voices  of  Hope,  Chapter  XV. 

3.  Pages  236  and  237. 


SYNTHETIC  SURVEY  OF  BIBLICAL  MATERIAL 

I.   Period,  Prehistoric  of  Legendary  Age 

1.  Historical  Background 

Before  B.  C.  2000.  Later  Hebrew  account  for  the  dim  begin- 
nings of  the  world  and  humanity  in  the  following  majestic 
stories. 

2.  Famous  People  and  Events 

Story  of  the  Creation — Adam  and  Eve — Garden  of  Eden — Cain 
and  Abel — The  First  Murder — Noah,  The  Ark,  The  Flood — 
Tower  of  Babel  (to  account  for  different  languages  and  races). 

II.  Period,  Patriarchal  Age,  "Rule  of  the  Father" 

1.  Historical  Background 

B.  C.  2000-B.  C.  1400  (approximate  dates).  Under  Abraham, 
Isaac,  and  Jacob  Hebrews  are  nomadic,  shepherd  tribes.  At 
time  of  Joseph  occurs  sojourn  in  Egypt.  About  400  years 
later  under  leadership,  first  of  Moses,  next  of  Joshua,  escape 
from  Egypt,  conquer  home  in  Palestine. 

2.  Famous  People  and  Events 

Abraham — Patriarch — Founder  of  Hebrew  Race — Wife,  Sarah. 
Isaac — Patriarch  of  quiet,  gentle  nature.     Lived  in  peace  with 

God  and  man.     "Wife,  Rebekah. 
Jacob — Patriarch — Struggled  much  between  right  and  wrong. 

Stole  birthright  from  his  twin,  Esau.     Wife,  Rachael. 
Joseph — Governor  of  Egypt — guardian  of  Hebrews  in  Egypt — 

Sold  into  slavery  by  his  brothers. 
Moses — Great  leader  of   Hebrews   during  the   Exodus — Great 

religious  teacher — Ten  Commandments 
Joshua — Military  captain  whose  genius  won  land  of  Canaan  for 

Israel. 

III.  Period,  Judges — Popular  Leaders  Exercising  Judicial  Functions 

1.  Historical  Background 

B.  C.  1400-B.  C.  1037  (approximate  dates) — Period  of  trouble 

and  unrest,  much  fighting. 

2.  Famous  People  and  Events 

Deborah — woman  judge. 

Gideon — Leader  in  wars  against  the  Midianites — Famous  vic- 
tory with  his  three  hundred  picked  men. 

Jepthah — Sacrificed  his  daughter  after  a  victory. 

Samson — Noted  strong  man,  physically;  morally  weak. 

Samuel — The  Righteous,  last  and  best  of  judges. 

Ruth — An  idyl  depicting  Hebrew  life  at  time  of  Judges.  Some 
critics  assign  it  to  a  much  later  period . 

rV.   Period,  United  Kingdom 

1.  Historical  Background 

B.  C.  1037-B.  C.  937 — Period  of  greatest  prosperity. 

2.  Famous  People  and  Events 

Saul — Farmer  King — Founder  of  Hebrew  Kingdom 
David — Poet    and    warrior — Extended    boundaries    to    widest 
limits. 

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Solomon — Patron  of  art,  commerce,  and  learning — Builder  of 
temple — Oppressive  taxation  later  caused  division  of  king- 
dom. 

V — a.  Period,    Kingdom  of  Judah  (Southern  Kingdom),    Jerusalem, 
Capital 

1.  Historical  Background 

B.  C.  937-B.  C.  586 — Tom  by  internal  religious  dissension, 
attacked  by  Egyptians  and  Assyrians — conquered  after 
three  centuries  by  Babylonians — after  B.  C.  586  became 
province  of  empires — Babylonian,  Persian,  Macedonian,  and 
Roman. 

2.  Prophets,  Kings,  and  Other  Famous  Characters 

Rehohoam — ruled  17  years — lost  part  of  his  kingdom  through 
unwise  policy  of  arrogance. 

Abijah — ruled  3  years — won  victory  over  Northern  Kingdom. 

Asa — ruled  41  years — prosperity  for  Judah — made  league  with 
king  of  Syria. 

Jehoshaphat — ruled  25  years — peace  between  Judah  and  Israel — 
good  king — served  God  and  nation  well. 

Jehoram — ruled  8  years — evil  man — wicked  wife. 

Ahaziah — ruled  i  year — weak  king,  finally  killed. 

Athaliah — ruled  7  years — wicked  queen,  killed  all  but  one  of 
her  grandchildren  who  later  usurped  her  position. 

Joash — ruled  40  years — began  as  good  king,  ended  as  evil  ruler 
— Syrians  defeated  him. 

Amaziah — ruled  29  years — conquered  by  king  of  Israel. 

Uzziah — king — ruled  52  years;  wise,  vigorous  king.  Irreverent, 
became  aj  leper.  Isaiah — Prophet  under  this  and  three  fol- 
lowing reigns — peer  among  prophets — stood  for  clean  politics 
and  international  fidelity.     Poet,  orator,  idealist. 

Jotham — king — ruled  16  years — good  and  successful.  Micah — 
country  prophet  under  Jotham  and  two  following  reigns. 

Ahaz — ruled  16  years — depraved,  weak  king. 

Hezekiah — ruled  29  years — good  and  famous  king — destroyed 
idol  worship — defended  Jerusalem  against  Sennacherib. 

Manasseh — rtded  55  years — began  as  evil  king,  repented  and 
finally  became  good  and  holy  man. 

A?non — ruled  2  years — idolaters  assassinated. 

Josiah — ruled  31  years — killed  at  battle  of  Megiddo  by  Egyp- 
tians. Jeremiah — the  prophet  to  the  end  of  the  kingdom  (50 
years).     Zephaniah — another  prophet  under  Josiah. 

Jehoahaz — ruled  3  months — carried  away  captive  to  Egypt. 

Jehoiakim — ruled  11  years — put  on  throne  by  Egyptians — he 
persecuted  prophets,  especially  Jeremiah. 

Jehoiachin — ruled  3  months — carried  away  with  flower  of  popu- 
lation into  captivity  by  Nebuchadnezzar  of  Babylon,  B.  C. 

597- 
Zedekiah — Vassal  king  of   Nebuchadnezzar — revolted — Jerusa- 
lem destroyed,  B.  C.  586. 

V — ^b.  Period,  Kingdom  of  Israel  (Northern  Kingdom),  Samaria,  Capital 

I.  Historical  Background 

B.  C.  937-B.  C.  722 — "Ten  Tribes"  withdrew  from  Judah  in 
reign  of  Rehoboam — Period  marked  by  struggles  between 


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worship  of  Jehovah  and  idolatrous  worship.     B.  C.  722  Sa- 
maria  captured    by    Sargon,    king    of    Nineveh,    capital    of 
Assyria. 
2.  Prophets,  Kings,  and  Other  Famous  Characters 

Jeroboam — ruled  22  years — led  revolt  from  kingdom  of  Israel. 

Nadab — ruled  2  years — murdered  by  common  soldier. 

Baashab — ruled  24  years — wars  with  Judah. 

Elah — ruled  2  years — drunkard. 

Zimri — seven  days'  rule. 

Omri — ruled  12  years — genius  of  a  ruler — built  city  of  Samaria. 

Ahab — ruled  22  years — very  wicked — wife  is  Jezebel.  Elijah — 
prophet  under  Ahab's  reign. 

Ahaziah — ruled  2  years — evil  king.  Elijah — prophet,  very 
strong  character. 

Joram — ruled  1 1  years — fighting  king.  Elisha — prophet  under 
Joram — aided  army  of  Joram  and  allies. 

Jehu — ruled  28  years — slew  priests  of  Baal — paid  tribute  to 
Assyrians — Elisha  prophet. 

Jehoahaz — ruled  17  years — weak  king — ^many  raids  into  king- 
dom by  Syrians — Elisha  prophet. 

Joash — ruled  16  years — gained  over  his  foes — Elisha  died  during 
his  reign. 

Jeroboam  II — ruled  41  years — evil  king — great  soldier — no  jus- 
tice— great  class  distinction.  Amos — shepherd  prophet  de- 
nounced wickedness  of  his  reign. 

Zechariah — reigned  six  months — slain. 

Shallum — reigned  one  month — slain. 

Menahem — ruled  10  years — paid  heavy  tribute  to  Assyrians. 
Hosea — prophet — interpreter  of  God's  love. 

Pekaliah — ruled  2  years — slain. 

Pekah — ruled  20  years — invasion  by  Assyrians. 

Hoshea — ruled  9  years — people  carried  away  into  captivity  by 
Assyrians. 

VI.   Period  of  Captivity  and  Exile.     Assyrian  and  Babylonian  Su- 
premacy 

1.  Historical  Background 

After  B.  C.  722 — "Ten  Tribes  of  Israel"  became  lost  among 
population  beyond  Euphrates — remnant  left  mingled  with 
colonists  from  Tigris  known  later  as  Samaritans — B.  C.  586- 
B.  C.  538.  Settled  in  various  parts  of  Babylonia — some  re- 
turned after  B.  C.  538 — religion  purified  while  in  captivity. 

2.  Prophets,  Kings,  and  Other  Famous  Characters 

Ezekiel — prophet  at  time  of  Nebuchadnezzar;  aloof,  stem  in 
character — addresses  his  message  to  each  individual  who 
chooses  Jehovah — uses  emblems  to  illustrate  his  prophecies. 

Isaiah — of  Babylon — prophet  during  time  of  change  in  Baby- 
lonia before  coming  of  Cyrus — message  one  of  hope  to  his 
people. 

Jeremiah — dies  in  exile  in  Egypt. 

Daniel — great  Jewish  hero  in  exile — cast  in  lions'  den — inter- 
prets dreams — important  statesman. 

VII.   Period,  The  Return  from  Exile.    Persian  Supremacy 
I.  Historical  Background 

B.  C.  S38-B.  C.  332 — Cyrus,  the  Persian  ruler,  permitted  the 
return  from  exile  of  those  Jews  who  desired  to  go  back — 


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politically,    Jews    subject   to    Persians — internally    ruled   by 
priesthood — priest    is    tutor   of    people — shared   honors    and 
authority  with  civil  head,  a  governor  appointed  by  Persian 
king — partial  restoration  of  city  walls  and  temple. 
2,  Prophets,  Kings,  and  Other  Famous  Characters 

Haggai — stimulates  the  temple  builders,  supports  temple  serv- 
ice, and  priesthood. 

Zechariah — carries  Haggai's  work  further. 

Zerubbabel — princely  leader  of  returned  exiles — probably  grand- 
son of  Jehoiachin. 

Nehemiah — came  from  Susa  where  he  was  cupbearer  to  king  to 
help  rebuild  Jerusalem. 

Ezra — scribe — helped  to  reestablish  Jews  in  their  own  land. 

VIII.   Period  of  Macedonian  Supremacy 

1.  Historical  Background 

B.  C.  332-B.  C.  168 — Alexander  conquers  East;  establishes  his 
rule  over  Syria  including  Juda — Seleucid  line  of  governors — 
priestly  rule  continues — Greek  influence  in  language  and  ideas 
felt. 

2.  Prophets  and  Other  Famous  Characters 

Esther,    Queen   of   Ahasuerus,    saves   Jews   from   treachery   of 
Haman.      (This  story  ascribed  by  some  to  earlier  period  of 
exile.) 
Some  books  of  Apocrypha  composed. 

IX.   Period,  Maccabean 

1.  Historical  Background 

B.  C.  168-B.  C.  63 — last  period  of  political  independence  for 
Hebrews.  Religious  renaissance — period  of  heroic  fighting 
and  sacrifice  on  part  of  Jews. 

2.  Prophets  and  Other  Famous  Characters 

Some  books  of  the  Apocrypha  composed  in  this  period. 

X.   Period,  Roman  Supremacy 

1.  Historical  Background 

B.  C.  63-A.  D.  600 — (Mohammedan  conquest) — Pompey  adds 
Syria,  including  Judea,  to  Rome  as  province — considerable 
local  independence — A.  D.  70,  Jerusalem  destroyed  by  Titus 
— Jews  forever  scattered — procurators,  such  as  Pontius  Pilate, 
represent  emperor's  interest  in  subject  land,  leased  out  to 
provincial  governors — period  of  peace,  prosperity — tolerance 
of  Roman  state  toward  religion  allowed  Christianity  to  get  its 
start — good  roads  of  empire  helped  rapid  spread  of  Chris- 
tianity. 

2.  Prophets  and  Other  Famous  Characters 

Jesus  Christ — (B.  C.  4-A.  D.  30) — founder  of  Christian  religion 
— lived  during  reign  of  Emperor  Tiberius — unknown  outside 
of  Syria — his  crucifixion  attracted  no  attention  except  among 
Jews — accused  falsely  of  stirring  up  revolt  against  Romans. 

Twelve  Disciples — Matthew,  Mark,  Luke,  John,  Philip,  Andrew, 
Judas,  Peter,  James,  Thomas,  Simon,  and  Bartholomew. 

Paul — great  missionary  of  Christian  faith — started  Christian 
churches  in  Europe. 

Apostles — spread  gospel  of  Christ. 

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